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$15 to $30No-Drama Discipline
Daniel J. Siegel and Tina Payne Bryson · ages 3-12
The follow-up to The Whole-Brain Child, focused on the hard moments: what to do when a child misbehaves and you are already tired.
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Kids Weighted Blanket
Harkla · ages 4-12 · Over $60
Deep, even pressure that reads to the nervous system like a long hug. For a calm-down space or bedtime.
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Why we chose it
Some children settle faster under weight than under words. If your child leans into hugs, this belongs in the cool-out space.
We have not written the article that goes with this one yet. It is here because parents asked, and because it fits the practices in this phase.
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$15 to $30The Whole-Brain Child
Daniel J. Siegel and Tina Payne Bryson · ages 0-12
Twelve strategies built on how a child's brain actually develops. The book behind 'name it to tame it'.
Recommended in Co-regulation: how your calm becomes your child's calm
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Under $15NeeDoh Groovy Glob
Schylling · ages 4-12
A soft, slow squish that gives hands something to do while feelings settle. Fits in a pocket.
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$15 to $30Between Parent and Child
Haim G. Ginott · ages 2-12
Ginott's classic on talking with children so they feel understood and want to cooperate.