Because big feelings can roll in like Great Lakes waves—then calm down with support.

Try this quick “LAKE” reset (1–3 minutes):

L — Look: “I see your body is having a hard time.”

A — Air: take 3 slow breaths together (“smell the soup… cool the soup”)

K — Kind words: “You’re safe. I’m here.”

E — Engage: pick a calm-down choice (child chooses)

1-minute calm choices:

Wave Breaths: arms up on inhale, down on exhale (3 times)

Mitten Squeeze: squeeze fists tight → release (5 times)

Wall Push: push the wall for 10 seconds

Turtle Shell: hug yourself tight, then relax (3 times)

Scripts that work:

“It’s okay to feel mad. It’s not okay to hurt.”

“First calm, then we solve.”

• “Do you need help, space, or a hug?”

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