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Why is it important to respond first
with connection?
1. Irritation, anger or even disappointment can further
increase emotional de-regulation.
2. Negative responses from an adult can also have a long
term negative impact on well-being and self-concept.
3. It is only worth problem-solving and goal-setting with
a child when s/he is regulated and in rational brain.
4. Responding like this helps the child to regulate so the
thinking brain can work again.
