Free Connection-First Prompts

Big feelings can leave you wondering what to say—especially when your child is melting down, refusing, crying, or yelling.

Connection Before Correction is a free, gentle guide featuring five simple prompts you can use to stay connected while holding boundaries and helping your child move through difficult emotions.

Created by child therapist and early childhood mental health specialist Arbara Rogers, MA, LMHC, RPT, this resource will help you:

  • Respond calmly during challenging moments

  • Support your child’s developing nervous system

  • Reduce power struggles without giving up boundaries

  • Regulate yourself when you’re feeling overwhelmed

You don’t need the perfect words. You just need a few supportive phrases to help you begin.

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