❄️ 12 Days of Regulation: Day 6 ❄️

Dec 8

Welcome to Day 6 of our regulation series! Today’s tool is one of the most impactful strategies for impulse control, flexible thinking, and emotional regulation: the Pause Button.

This activity helps kids slow down, think clearly, and choose a better response — especially during frustration, transitions, or high-emotion moments.

⏸️ Why the Pause Button Works

Sometimes our brains act fast — too fast. Kids (and teens) often react before they have a chance to think through what’s really happening. The Pause Button gives them a physical, visual reminder to:

Stop
Take a breath
Think again
Choose a more helpful action

It turns an impulsive moment into a mindful moment.

🧠 Executive Function Connection

The Pause Button builds four essential EF skills:

✔️ Impulse Control

Instead of reacting automatically (“No!” “I don’t want to!”), kids learn to insert a pause.

✔️ Emotional Regulation

Pausing interrupts the emotional “boom” and reduces the intensity of reactions.

✔️ Flexible Thinking

Kids practice noticing alternatives: “I could yell… OR I could take a second and answer calmly.”

✔️ Self-Monitoring

Checking in with themselves before responding builds long-term awareness.

These skills support smoother transitions, fewer outbursts, and better communication at home and school.

🎁 Today’s Free Tool: Pause Button Building Instructions

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Parent communication & support
Understanding triggers and patterns
Practising regulation strategies until they become automatic
Strengthening their executive functions for everyday success

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