Dealing With Meltdowns: Why We Made Calm Corner
Big feelings are a normal part of growing up. The way kids handle them can be anything from acceptance and joy to anger and frustration.
When your child is really upset or angry and doesn't know how to get out of the red zone, it can be hard to know how to help. Meltdowns are unpredictable too, so a routine tied to a set time of day doesn't really work.
Why we made Calm Corner
After I got angry with our daughter during a meltdown over something that seemed minor, I knew there had to be a better way. We're all human, and getting angry is a common reaction. But that anger between us was happening a lot.
So we added a new routine to Little Streaks, called Calm Corner. We have our daughter to thank for it.
How Calm Corner works
Calm Corner is an anytime routine. It isn't tied to a particular day or time, so your child can start it whenever they need it. It has five tasks:
- Find a Quiet Spot
- Take 5 Big Breaths
- Count to 10
- Have a Sip of Water
- Have a Hug
You can also add your own task, if there's something else that works for your child.
When your child finishes Calm Corner, Little Streaks asks if you'd like to give them a star, which they can put towards a reward. Get some reward inspiration.
There's more about each step, and how to use it, in our calm down routine checklist.
Little Streaks is a routines and rewards app for kids, for iPhone and iPad. Free to start, with up to two routines.
