Returning to Us

In this episode, Lauren focuses on why behavior isn't the problem. Behavior is a signal that we need to interpret. She challenges us to ask a different question when seeing extreme behaviors- I wonder what happened that is driving that behavior? There is likely a need under all of that behavior. She talks about why traditional approaches that focus on controlling the behavior don't work. We need to get to the root of the behavior. What needs are driving this behavior and what interventions should I put in place to alleviate that problem.  Expression of feeling is appropriate. When you meet the root cause of the need, the behavior will gradually become less and less. The more I try to control a behavior the more it escalates. When you learn to communicate in a way that understands the behavior you began to build trust with your students and your own children. Try to shift from what's wrong with you/why are you doing that to what's under this/ what's the need and once the need is known what can I do to respond to the need either preventatively or reactively. Other related resources from Five Ives: Blog Post: Why Traditional Employee Wellness Programs Fail (And What Works Instead)Survive Mode: Recognizing When Your Organization is in CrisisWhat are the Five Ives?Podcast:Hive- The Last Stage of the Five IvesThrive- The Fourth Stage of the Five IvesStrive- The Third Stage of the Five IvesRevive- The Second Stage of the Five IvesSurvive- The First Stage of the Five IvesWhat are the Five Ives?A Five Category Regulation Framework - Five Ives!Using Our 5-Category Regulation Framework in the WorkplaceImpacting Organizational Culture: Explaining the First 2 PsImpacting Organization Culture: Explaining the Second 2 PsOur Online Programs: Behavior BreakthroughPolicing Under PressureBoard Governance TrainingSubscribe to our mailing list and find out more about Stress, Trauma, Behavior and the Brain!Check out our Facebook Group – Five Ives!Five Ives Website websiteThe Behavior Hub blogIf you're looking for support as you grow your organization's capacity for caring for staff and the community, we would love to be part of that journey. Schedule a free discovery call and let us be your guideAs an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. 

In this episode, Lauren and Jessica explore the final stage of the Five Ives framework: Hive. This stage is all about meaningful connection—both personally and organizationally—after individuals have reached a more stable and grounded state. When someone enters the Hive stage, they often feel ready and energized to engage with others, to gather in community, and to offer support from a place of wholeness.On a broader scale, Hive represents the capacity of organizations to truly serve and uplift others. The most powerful communities are built intentionally, often through informal, organic connection rather than rigid structure. Lauren and Jessica remind us to stay present, move slowly, and maintain healthy boundaries. And importantly, if something isn't working—whether in your personal connections or your organizational efforts—don't double down. Pause, reassess, and realign.Other related resources from Five Ives: Blog Post: Why Traditional Employee Wellness Programs Fail (And What Works Instead)Survive Mode: Recognizing When Your Organization is in CrisisWhat are the Five Ives?Podcast:Thrive- The Fourth Stage of the Five IvesStrive- The Third Stage of the Five IvesRevive- The Second Stage of the Five IvesSurvive- The First Stage of the Five IvesWhat are the Five Ives?A Five Category Regulation Framework - Five Ives!Using Our 5-Category Regulation Framework in the WorkplaceImpacting Organizational Culture: Explaining the First 2 PsImpacting Organization Culture: Explaining the Second 2 PsOur Online Programs: Behavior BreakthroughPolicing Under PressureBoard Governance TrainingSubscribe to our mailing list and find out more about Stress, Trauma, Behavior and the Brain!Check out our Facebook Group – Five Ives!Five Ives Website websiteThe Behavior Hub blogIf you're looking for support as you grow your organization's capacity for caring for staff and the community, we would love to be part of that journey. Schedule a free discovery call and let us be your guideAs an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. 

In this episode, Lauren and Jessica explore the fourth stage of the Five Ives framework—Thrive—where individuals and organizations are aligned with their goals and truly "living the dream." Thriving means healthy communication and the ability to regulation emotions quickly. It builds on the healing work of earlier stages like Revive and Strive and emphasizes the importance of social connection for long-term well-being. At this stage, fulfillment, alignment, and meaningful relationships are at the core of sustained success.Other related resources from Five Ives: Blog Post: Why Traditional Employee Wellness Programs Fail (And What Works Instead)Survive Mode: Recognizing When Your Organization is in CrisisWhat are the Five Ives?Podcast:Strive- The Third Stage of the Five IvesRevive- The Second Stage of the Five IvesSurvive- The First Stage of the Five IvesWhat are the Five Ives?A Five Category Regulation Framework - Five Ives!Using Our 5-Category Regulation Framework in the WorkplaceImpacting Organizational Culture: Explaining the First 2 PsImpacting Organization Culture: Explaining the Second 2 PsOur Online Programs: Behavior BreakthroughPolicing Under PressureBoard Governance TrainingSubscribe to our mailing list and find out more about Stress, Trauma, Behavior and the Brain!Check out our Facebook Group – Five Ives!Five Ives Website websiteThe Behavior Hub blogIf you're looking for support as you grow your organization's capacity for caring for staff and the community, we would love to be part of that journey. Schedule a free discovery call and let us be your guideAs an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. 

In this episode, Lauren and Jessica dive into the second stage of the Five Ives framework: Revive. After becoming self-aware and stepping out of pure survival mode, the journey into Revive is all about beginning the slow, intentional process of healing. It's not quick or flashy—in fact, healing is inherently soft, gentle, and gradual. This stage is about rewiring our brains and taking consistent micro-steps forward, both individually and as an organization. Lauren and Jessica explore what it starts to feel like as we shift out of survival and begin to nurture ourselves with care and attention.They highlight five key areas—food, hydration, sleep, social interaction, and movement—as foundational to this healing process. Even simple actions like adding one nutritious food to your plate, drinking more water, or getting ten minutes of daily movement can make a real impact. For organizations, supporting Revive might look like offering meditation spaces, encouraging real breaks, or fostering safe spaces for social connection. Whether you're an individual wanting to heal or a leader supporting your team, Revive is about embracing the slow, steady path to well-being.Resources:Peanut AppOther related resources from Five Ives: Blog Post: Survive- The First Stage of the Five IvesWhat are the Five Ives?Why Traditional Employee Wellness Programs Fail (And What Works Instead)Survive Mode: Recognizing When Your Organization is in CrisisWhat are the Five Ives?Podcast:A Five Category Regulation Framework - Five Ives!Using Our 5-Category Regulation Framework in the WorkplaceImpacting Organizational Culture: Explaining the First 2 PsImpacting Organization Culture: Explaining the Second 2 PsOur Online Programs: Behavior BreakthroughPolicing Under PressureBoard Governance TrainingSubscribe to our mailing list and find out more about Stress, Trauma, Behavior and the Brain!Check out our Facebook Group – Five Ives!Five Ives Website websiteThe Behavior Hub blogIf you're looking for support as you grow your organization's capacity for caring for staff and the community, we would love to be part of that journey. Schedule a free discovery call and let us be your guideAs an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. 

In this episode, Lauren and Jessica continue their exploration of the Five Ives, focusing on the third stage—Strive. They unpack what it means to be in the Strive phase, both for organizations and individuals. For organizations, a positive culture in this stage is built through intentional inclusion and collaboration at all levels, supported by transparent decision-making and guidance from external coaches. When people feel heard and informed, they're more engaged and motivated to move forward.For individuals and businesses alike, Strive is about pacing yourself and setting smart, attainable micro-goals. Lauren and Jessica emphasize the importance of realistic, habit-based steps that support bigger, audacious dreams. Progress doesn't have to be loud or fast—it just has to be steady and intentional. And importantly, they remind listeners not to let unhealthy voices dictate the healing process. You are capable of big things—just keep it simple and stay consistent.Resources:Jim KwikOther related resources from Five Ives: Blog Post: Why Traditional Employee Wellness Programs Fail (And What Works Instead)Survive Mode: Recognizing When Your Organization is in CrisisWhat are the Five Ives?Podcast:Revive- The Second Stage of the Five IvesSurvive- The First Stage of the Five IvesWhat are the Five Ives?A Five Category Regulation Framework - Five Ives!Using Our 5-Category Regulation Framework in the WorkplaceImpacting Organizational Culture: Explaining the First 2 PsImpacting Organization Culture: Explaining the Second 2 PsOur Online Programs: Behavior BreakthroughPolicing Under PressureBoard Governance TrainingSubscribe to our mailing list and find out more about Stress, Trauma, Behavior and the Brain!Check out our Facebook Group – Five Ives!Five Ives Website websiteThe Behavior Hub blogIf you're looking for support as you grow your organization's capacity for caring for staff and the community, we would love to be part of that journey. Schedule a free discovery call and let us be your guideAs an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. 

In this episode, Lauren and Jessica reintroduce the Five Ives—Survive, Revive, Strive, Thrive, and Hive—and take a closer look at the first step: Survive. They explore how many people today are unknowingly stuck in a state of survival, shaped by trauma, chronic stress, the lingering effects of the pandemic, political unrest, and the constant stream of heavy information. Most don't even realize they're operating from this place, but the signs are clear: constant exhaustion, mood swings, avoidance, and a gut feeling that something just isn't right.Survival mode doesn't stop with individuals—it shows up in organizations too. High turnover, disengagement, and burnout often indicate that an entire workplace is stuck in survival. Lauren and Jessica explain that when people within an organization are just trying to get by, the organization itself reflects that same struggle. But there's hope. Whether you're an individual or part of a team, recognizing survival mode is the first step toward meaningful change—and you don't have to stay stuck. We can help. Other related resources from Five Ives: Blog Post: What are the Five Ives?Why Traditional Employee Wellness Programs Fail (And What Works Instead)Survive Mode: Recognizing When Your Organization is in CrisisWhat are the Five Ives?Podcast:A Five Category Regulation Framework - Five Ives!Using Our 5-Category Regulation Framework in the WorkplaceImpacting Organizational Culture: Explaining the First 2 PsImpacting Organization Culture: Explaining the Second 2 PsOur Online Programs: Behavior BreakthroughPolicing Under PressureBoard Governance TrainingSubscribe to our mailing list and find out more about Stress, Trauma, Behavior and the Brain!Check out our Facebook Group – Five Ives!Five Ives Website websiteThe Behavior Hub blogIf you're looking for support as you grow your organization's capacity for caring for staff and the community, we would love to be part of that journey. Schedule a free discovery call and let us be your guideAs an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. 

Lauren and Jessica, education professionals and creators of the Five Ives program, explain their journey. Witnessing students' disruptive behaviors as trauma responses, they realized their lack of training. Years of supporting individuals revealed a broader issue: burnout among those in flawed systems. This prompted them to explore how to support frontline workers and foster trauma-informed organizations.They introduce the Five Ives framework for well-being: Survive (self-awareness), Revive (self-care and regulation), Strive (intentional growth), Thrive (engaged and regulated work), and Hive (helping others and connecting). Five Ives aims to create sustainable, trauma-informed organizational transformation through these stages.Resources: Dr. Stephen Porges WebsiteOther related resources from Five Ives: Blog Post: Why Traditional Employee Wellness Programs Fail (And What Works Instead)Survive Mode: Recognizing When Your Organization is in CrisisWhat are the Five Ives?Podcast:A Five Category Regulation Framework - Five Ives!Using Our 5-Category Regulation Framework in the WorkplaceImpacting Organizational Culture: Explaining the First 2 PsImpacting Organization Culture: Explaining the Second 2 PsOur Online Programs: Behavior BreakthroughPolicing Under PressureBoard Governance TrainingSubscribe to our mailing list and find out more about Stress, Trauma, Behavior and the Brain!Check out our Facebook Group – Five Ives!Five Ives Website websiteThe Behavior Hub blogIf you're looking for support as you grow your organization's capacity for caring for staff and the community, we would love to be part of that journey. Schedule a free discovery call and let us be your guideAs an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. 

In this episode of the Returning to Us Podcast, Lauren announces the show's move to the Five IVES website and wraps up the nervous system series with a look at hormones. Cortisol and Adrenaline—our “stress squad”—can throw us off balance, but Oxytocin, the “love hormone,” helps restore calm and bring us back into our Window of Tolerance.Lauren shares simple, science-backed ways to boost Oxytocin—like hugs, eye contact, and laughter—that support mood, sleep, and nervous system regulation. She reminds us that while hormones impact how we feel, they don't have to take over. Small, mindful actions can help us reclaim calm and clarity.If you haven't already, check out Five Ives to see how strategies like this can be applied to adults, especially in the workplace. Five Ives works with staff in high burnout jobs to help them incorporate regulation strategies into their daily routines.Try it at home tip: Try any of the tips suggested in the last few episodes about nervous system regulation.Other related resources from The Behavior Hub: Blog Post: Sympathetic Nervous SystemFight or Flight: Sympathetic Nervous System (SNS)Rest & Digest: Parasympathetic Nervous System (PNS)Podcast:Understandig Heart Rate Vulnerability: Tools for a More Regulated Nervous SystemFrom Stuck to Safe: A Deeper Dive to Rewiring Your Nervous System After Freeze & FawnWhy Freeze State Happens in Two Different Ways (and Why it Matters)Cold Exposure: How the Cold Can Calm your Nervous SystemBeyond Deep Breaths: Surprising Ways to Reset your SystemFind Your Way Back to the Window of ToleranceI Can't Stop Talking about the Nervous System5 Ives episodeOur Online Courses: Classroom Design with the Brain in MindFrom Conflict to Calm:  How to communicate with kids so they listen the FIRST time!4 Simple Steps to Problem SolvingDo you have a question? I can answer it in a future episode!Email questions to podcast@thebehaviorhub.com or send via text to 717-693-7744.Subscribe to our mailing list and find out more about the Emotional Brain.Check out our Facebook Group – Raising and Teaching Respectful Children The Behavior Hub websiteThe Behavior Hub blogAre you struggling with behaviors and not sure where to begin? Let me help! Schedule a free discovery call

In this episode, Lauren dives into the importance of Heart Rate Variability (HRV) and how it reflects the state of your nervous system. She explains why HRV matters, how it serves as a nervous system resilience score, and how a higher HRV indicates flexibility and adaptability, while a lower HRV suggests you're stuck in a stress response. Lauren shares seven practical ways to support and improve HRV—like cold water exposure, humming, singing, rhythm, eye movement, laughter, caring touch, and play-based activities. Her message is clear: if you're feeling tired or overwhelmed, your nervous system is asking for help. The good news? You now have some simple tools to support it. Don't worry about being perfect—just aim for progress.If you haven't already, check out Five Ives to see how strategies like this can be applied to adults, especially in the workplace. Five Ives works with staff in high burnout jobs to help them incorporate regulation strategies into their daily routines.Resources:Stephen W. Porges, PhD- Polyvagal TheoryElite HRVWelltoryOther related resources from The Behavior Hub: Blog Post: Polyvagal TheorySympathetic Nervous SystemFight or Flight: Sympathetic Nervous System (SNS)Rest & Digest: Parasympathetic Nervous System (PNS)Podcast:From Stuck to Safe: A Deeper Dive to Rewiring Your Nervous System After Freeze & FawnWhy Freeze State Happens in Two Different Ways (and Why it Matters)Cold Exposure: How the Cold Can Calm your Nervous SystemBeyond Deep Breaths: Surprising Ways to Reset your SystemFind Your Way Back to the Window of ToleranceI Can't Stop Talking about the Nervous System5 Ives episodeOur Online Courses: Classroom Design with the Brain in MindFrom Conflict to Calm:  How to communicate with kids so they listen the FIRST time!4 Simple Steps to Problem SolvingDo you have a question? I can answer it in a future episode!Email questions to podcast@thebehaviorhub.com or send via text to 717-693-7744.Subscribe to our mailing list and find out more about the Emotional Brain.Check out our Facebook Group – Raising and Teaching Respectful Children The Behavior Hub websiteThe Behavior Hub blogAre you struggling with behaviors and not sure where to begin? Let me help! Schedule a free discovery call

If you've ever felt frozen in stress or stuck in people-pleasing mode, you're not alone. But knowing why you freeze or fawn is just the first step—the real transformation comes from learning how to shift into safety and resilience.In this follow-up episode, we're diving into: How to gently move out of freeze & fawn without overwhelming your system The power of nervous system flexibility (and how to build it) Daily practices that help you feel safe, strong, and in controlYour nervous system isn't meant to stay stuck—it's designed to adapt. And with the right tools, you can start creating a sense of safety from the inside out.If you haven't already, check out Five Ives to see how strategies like this can be applied to adults, especially in the workplace. Five Ives works with staff in high burnout jobs to help them incorporate regulation strategies into their daily routines.Try at Home Tip: Pick one small way to practice nervous system flexibility from some of the options provided in this episode.Other related resources from The Behavior Hub: Blog Post: Polyvagal TheorySympathetic Nervous SystemFight or Flight: Sympathetic Nervous System (SNS)Rest & Digest: Parasympathetic Nervous System (PNS)Podcast:Why Freeze State Happens in Two Different Ways (and Why it Matters)Nature's Role in Nervous System RegulationRhythms That RegulateCold Exposure: How the Cold Can Calm your Nervous SystemBeyond Deep Breaths: Surprising Ways to Reset your SystemSounds That HealFind Your Way Back to the Window of ToleranceI Can't Stop Talking about the Nervous System5 Ives episodeHacking our Biology to Respond to Impulsive BehaviorsOur Online Courses: Classroom Design with the Brain in MindFrom Conflict to Calm:  How to communicate with kids so they listen the FIRST time!4 Simple Steps to Problem SolvingDo you have a question? I can answer it in a future episode!Email questions to podcast@thebehaviorhub.com or send via text to 717-693-7744.Subscribe to our mailing list and find out more about the Emotional Brain.Check out our Facebook Group – Raising and Teaching Respectful Children The Behavior Hub websiteThe Behavior Hub blogAre you struggling with behaviors and not sure where to begin? Let me help! Schedule a free discovery call

Ever felt completely stuck in the face of stress—unable to act, speak, or even think clearly? Or do you find yourself saying “yes” just to avoid conflict, even when you don't want to? These are nervous system responses—freeze and fawn—and they're not just habits, but survival strategies.In this episode, we're breaking down:  -Why freeze happens in two different ways (and why it matters) - How fawning keeps you stuck in people-pleasing mode  -Simple, actionable steps to shift out of these patternsYour nervous system isn't broken—it's doing what it was designed to do. But with the right tools, you can teach it a new way forward.If you haven't already, check out Five Ives to see how strategies like this can be applied to adults, especially in the workplace. Five Ives works with staff in high burnout jobs to help them incorporate regulation strategies into their daily routines.Try at Home Tip:Think about if you are a sympathetic freezer, a parasympathetic freezer, or a fawner and think of one micro practice you can integrate when either you feel it and you're reacting to it or to prevent it from happening.Other related resources from The Behavior Hub: Blog Post: Polyvagal TheorySympathetic Nervous SystemFight or Flight: Sympathetic Nervous System (SNS)Rest & Digest: Parasympathetic Nervous System (PNS)Podcast:Nature's Role in Nervous System RegulationRhythms That RegulateCold Exposure: How the Cold Can Calm your Nervous SystemBeyond Deep Breaths: Surprising Ways to Reset your SystemSounds That HealFind Your Way Back to the Window of ToleranceI Can't Stop Talking about the Nervous System5 Ives episodeOur Online Courses: Classroom Design with the Brain in MindFrom Conflict to Calm:  How to communicate with kids so they listen the FIRST time!4 Simple Steps to Problem SolvingDo you have a question? I can answer it in a future episode!Email questions to podcast@thebehaviorhub.com or send via text to 717-693-7744.Subscribe to our mailing list and find out more about the Emotional Brain.Check out our Facebook Group – Raising and Teaching Respectful Children The Behavior Hub websiteThe Behavior Hub blogAre you struggling with behaviors and not sure where to begin? Let me help! Schedule a free discovery call and let me be your Guide.As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases.

In this episode, Lauren explores the concept of play as a powerful tool for nervous system regulation. While we often associate play with childhood, she reminds us it's just as vital for adults. Whether you're playing with your kids, goofing around with friends, or engaging in creative or physical activities, play helps shift your brain out of a reactive state. It stimulates feel-good chemicals, calms the body, and promotes connection.Lauren highlights that laughter, often a byproduct of play, isn't just fun—it's therapeutic. It can reduce cortisol levels, lower blood pressure, stimulate the vagus nerve, and act like a reset button in times of stress. She breaks adult play into four categories: movement, creative, social, and solo play, encouraging us to consciously find space for it in our lives. Whether you're dancing, painting, joking with a friend, or simply getting lost in a hobby, play is a nervous system superpower we all have access to.Resources:Lindsey Gurk365 Days of ArtWreck This JournalOther related resources from The Behavior Hub: Blog Post: Polyvagal TheorySympathetic Nervous SystemFight or Flight: Sympathetic Nervous System (SNS)Rest & Digest: Parasympathetic Nervous System (PNS)Podcast:Nature's Role in Nervous System RegulationRhythms That RegulateCold Exposure: How the Cold Can Calm your Nervous SystemBeyond Deep Breaths: Surprising Ways to Reset your SystemSounds That HealFind Your Way Back to the Window of ToleranceI Can't Stop Talking about the Nervous System5 Ives episodeOur Online Courses: Classroom Design with the Brain in MindFrom Conflict to Calm:  How to communicate with kids so they listen the FIRST time!4 Simple Steps to Problem SolvingDo you have a question? I can answer it in a future episode!Email questions to podcast@thebehaviorhub.com or send via text to 717-693-7744.Subscribe to our mailing list and find out more about the Emotional Brain.Check out our Facebook Group – Raising and Teaching Respectful Children The Behavior Hub websiteThe Behavior Hub blogAre you struggling with behaviors and not sure where to begin? Let me help! Schedule a free discovery call and let me be your Guide.As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. 

In today's episode, Lauren continues her discussion on the nervous system, highlighting simple, effective rituals to support regulation throughout the day. By focusing on small, manageable practices instead of drastic changes, she makes consistency easier. She shares practical ways to incorporate these habits into your morning, midday, and evening routine.Try it at home tip: Pick one practice to try from the list of things Lauren mentioned in today's episode.Resources:The Ruthless Elimination of HurryOther related resources from The Behavior Hub: Blog Post: Creating Rituals, Routines, and Habits: The How To of Preventative Self-CarePolyvagal TheorySympathetic Nervous SystemFight or Flight: Sympathetic Nervous System (SNS)Rest & Digest: Parasympathetic Nervous System (PNS)Podcast:Nature's Role in Nervous System RegulationRhythms That RegulateCold Exposure: How the Cold Can Calm your Nervous SystemBeyond Deep Breaths: Surprising Ways to Reset your SystemSounds That HealPolyvagal Theory- What in the world is it and why should I care?Find Your Way Back to the Window of ToleranceMicro Changes Macro ResultsI Can't Stop Talking about the Nervous System5 Ives episodeTiny Habits: Get Into NatureOur Online Courses: Classroom Design with the Brain in MindFrom Conflict to Calm:  How to communicate with kids so they listen the FIRST time!4 Simple Steps to Problem SolvingDo you have a question? I can answer it in a future episode!Email questions to podcast@thebehaviorhub.com or send via text to 717-693-7744.Subscribe to our mailing list and find out more about the Emotional Brain.Check out our Facebook Group – Raising and Teaching Respectful Children The Behavior Hub websiteThe Behavior Hub blogAre you struggling with behaviors and not sure where to begin? Let me help! Schedule a free discovery call and let me be your Guide.As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. 

 In this episode, Lauren explores the powerful connection between nature and nervous system regulation. Spending time outdoors can lower cortisol levels, activate the vagus nerve, improve heart rate variability, and heighten sensory awareness.  Lauren shares practical ways to incorporate nature into daily life, even with a busy schedule. Simple habits like taking your morning coffee outside, finding green spaces for micro-nature breaks, and engaging your senses by walking barefoot on grass or listening to birds can have a significant impact. If you haven't already, check out Five Ives to see how strategies like this can be applied to adults, especially in the workplace. Five Ives works with staff in high burnout jobs to help them incorporate regulation strategies into their daily routines.Try it at home tip: Find one way to incorporate nature into your routine and notice how it feels after you've done it a few times.Resources:Other related resources from The Behavior Hub: Blog Post: Polyvagal TheorySympathetic Nervous SystemFight or Flight: Sympathetic Nervous System (SNS)Rest & Digest: Parasympathetic Nervous System (PNS)Podcast:Rhythms That RegulateCold Exposure: How the Cold Can Calm your Nervous SystemBeyond Deep Breaths: Surprising Ways to Reset your SystemSounds That HealPolyvagal Theory- What in the world is it and why should I care?Find Your Way Back to the Window of ToleranceMicro Changes Macro ResultsI Can't Stop Talking about the Nervous System5 Ives episodeTiny Habits: Get Into NatureOur Online Courses: Classroom Design with the Brain in MindFrom Conflict to Calm:  How to communicate with kids so they listen the FIRST time!4 Simple Steps to Problem SolvingDo you have a question? I can answer it in a future episode!Email questions to podcast@thebehaviorhub.com or send via text to 717-693-7744.Subscribe to our mailing list and find out more about the Emotional Brain.Check out our Facebook Group – Raising and Teaching Respectful Children The Behavior Hub websiteThe Behavior Hub blogAre you struggling with behaviors and not sure where to begin? Let me help! Schedule a free discovery call and let me be your Guide.As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. 

 In this episode, Lauren delves deeper into nervous system regulation, exploring how rhythm can be a powerful tool for finding your window of tolerance—both reactively and proactively. She explains how engaging with steady, predictable rhythms activates a state of safety, calm, and social connection. Plus, she shares practical ways to incorporate rhythm into your daily life. If you haven't already, check out Five Ives to see how strategies like this can be applied to adults, especially in the workplace. Five Ives works with staff in high burnout jobs to help them incorporate regulation strategies into their daily routines.Try at Home Tip: Try one of the rhythmic activities Lauren suggests: Take a walk outside while listening to calming music, gently sway or rock, drum or tap, and listen to binaural beats or isochronic tones.Resources:Other related resources from The Behavior Hub: Blog Post: Polyvagal TheorySympathetic Nervous SystemFight or Flight: Sympathetic Nervous System (SNS)Rest & Digest: Parasympathetic Nervous System (PNS)Podcast:Cold Exposure: How the Cold Can Calm your Nervous SystemBeyond Deep Breaths: Surprising Ways to Reset your SystemSounds That HealPolyvagal Theory- What in the world is it and why should I care?The Link Between Technology and Nervous System DysregulationFind Your Way Back to the Window of ToleranceMicro Changes Macro ResultsI Can't Stop Talking about the Nervous System5 Ives episodeWindow of ToleranceOur Online Courses: Classroom Design with the Brain in MindFrom Conflict to Calm:  How to communicate with kids so they listen the FIRST time!4 Simple Steps to Problem SolvingDo you have a question? I can answer it in a future episode!Email questions to podcast@thebehaviorhub.com or send via text to 717-693-7744.Subscribe to our mailing list and find out more about the Emotional Brain.Check out our Facebook Group – Raising and Teaching Respectful Children The Behavior Hub websiteThe Behavior Hub blogAre you struggling with behaviors and not sure where to begin? Let me help! Schedule a free discovery call and let me be your Guide.As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. 

In this episode, Lauren continues to explore ways to reset the nervous system. Today, she talks specifically about using cold exposure to activate the vagus nerve to promote calm and build resilience. She shares a handful of cold exposure methods and suggests starting small and focusing on controlled breathing and finding a place of calm. Under 5 minutes of cold exposure provides the most benefit!If you haven't already, check out Five Ives to see how strategies like this can be applied to adults, especially in the workplace. Five Ives works with staff in high burnout jobs to help them incorporate regulation strategies into their daily routines. Try at Home Tip: Try one of the cold exposure options Lauren discussed!Other related resources from The Behavior Hub: Blog Post: Polyvagal TheorySympathetic Nervous SystemFight or Flight: Sympathetic Nervous System (SNS)Rest & Digest: Parasympathetic Nervous System (PNS)Podcast:Beyond Deep Breaths: Surprising Ways to Reset your SystemPolyvagal Theory- What in the world is it and why should I care?The Link Between Technology and Nervous System DysregulationFind Your Way Back to the Window of ToleranceMicro Changes Macro ResultsI Can't Stop Talking about the Nervous System5 Ives episodeWindow of ToleranceManage Your Stress or it will Manage YouOur Online Courses: Classroom Design with the Brain in MindFrom Conflict to Calm:  How to communicate with kids so they listen the FIRST time!4 Simple Steps to Problem SolvingDo you have a question? I can answer it in a future episode!Email questions to podcast@thebehaviorhub.com or send via text to 717-693-7744.Subscribe to our mailing list and find out more about the Emotional Brain.Check out our Facebook Group – Raising and Teaching Respectful Children The Behavior Hub websiteThe Behavior Hub blogAre you struggling with behaviors and not sure where to begin? Let me help! Schedule a free discovery call and let me be your Guide.As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. 

Today, we're diving into the power of breath—but with a twist. You've probably heard about deep belly breathing or box breathing, but what about humming, sighing, or even yawning as breathwork? In this episode, we'll explore non-traditional breathwork techniques that help regulate the nervous system in gentle, accessible ways.If you haven't already, check out Five Ives to see how strategies like this can be applied to adults, especially in the workplace. Five Ives works with staff in high burnout jobs to help them incorporate regulation strategies into their daily routines.Try at Home Tip: Try one of the techniques from the episode!References:Dr. Don Wood Instagram Breath: The New Science of a Lost Art by James NestorOther related resources from The Behavior Hub: Blog Post: Polyvagal TheorySympathetic Nervous SystemFight or Flight: Sympathetic Nervous System (SNS)Rest & Digest: Parasympathetic Nervous System (PNS)Podcast:Polyvagal Theory- What in the world is it and why should I care?The Link Between Technology and Nervous System DysregulationFind Your Way Back to the Window of ToleranceMicro Changes Macro ResultsI Can't Stop Talking about the Nervous System5 Ives episodeWindow of ToleranceManage Your Stress or it will Manage YouOur Online Courses: Classroom Design with the Brain in MindFrom Conflict to Calm:  How to communicate with kids so they listen the FIRST time!4 Simple Steps to Problem SolvingDo you have a question? I can answer it in a future episode!Email questions to podcast@thebehaviorhub.com or send via text to 717-693-7744.Subscribe to our mailing list and find out more about the Emotional Brain.Check out our Facebook Group – Raising and Teaching Respectful Children The Behavior Hub websiteThe Behavior Hub blogAre you struggling with behaviors and not sure where to begin? Let me help!Schedule a free discovery call and let me be your Guide.As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. 

So, what is Polyvagal Theory? This theory was developed by Dr. Stephen Porges, and it helps us understand how our nervous system shapes the way we experience the world—especially in terms of safety, connection, and stress. Now do you see why you might care?If you haven't already, check out Five Ives to see how strategies like this can be applied to adults, especially in the workplace. Five Ives works with staff in high burnout jobs to help them incorporate regulation strategies into their daily routines.Try at Home Tip: Try one of the techniques from the episode! Other related resources from The Behavior Hub: Blog Post: Polyvagal TheorySympathetic Nervous SystemFight or Flight: Sympathetic Nervous System (SNS)Rest & Digest: Parasympathetic Nervous System (PNS)Podcast:The Link Between Technology and Nervous System DysregulationFind Your Way Back to the Window of ToleranceMicro Changes Macro ResultsI Can't Stop Talking about the Nervous System5 Ives episodeWindow of ToleranceManage Your Stress or it will Manage YouOur Online Courses: Classroom Design with the Brain in MindFrom Conflict to Calm:  How to communicate with kids so they listen the FIRST time!4 Simple Steps to Problem SolvingDo you have a question? I can answer it in a future episode!Email questions to podcast@thebehaviorhub.com or send via text to 717-693-7744.Subscribe to our mailing list and find out more about the Emotional Brain.Check out our Facebook Group – Raising and Teaching Respectful Children The Behavior Hub websiteThe Behavior Hub blogAre you struggling with behaviors and not sure where to begin? Let me help!Schedule a free discovery call and let me be your Guide.As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. 

Today we're diving into one of the most fascinating parts of your nervous system: the vagus nerve. Often called the body's "superhighway of calm," the vagus nerve plays a crucial role in regulating your stress response and overall well-being. From chaos to calm - here we go!If you haven't already, check out Five Ives to see how strategies like this can be applied to adults, especially in the workplace. Five Ives works with staff in high burnout jobs to help them incorporate regulation strategies into their daily routines.Try at Home Tip: Try one of these vagal nerve toning tips this week!Other related resources from The Behavior Hub: Blog Post: Polyvagal TheorySympathetic Nervous SystemFight or Flight: Sympathetic Nervous System (SNS)Rest & Digest: Parasympathetic Nervous System (PNS)Podcast:The Link Between Technology and Nervous System DysregulationFind Your Way Back to the Window of ToleranceMicro Changes Macro ResultsI Can't Stop Talking about the Nervous System5 Ives episodeWindow of ToleranceManage Your Stress or it will Manage YouOur Online Courses: Classroom Design with the Brain in MindFrom Conflict to Calm:  How to communicate with kids so they listen the FIRST time!4 Simple Steps to Problem SolvingDo you have a question? I can answer it in a future episode!Email questions to podcast@thebehaviorhub.com or send via text to 717-693-7744.Subscribe to our mailing list and find out more about the Emotional Brain.Check out our Facebook Group – Raising and Teaching Respectful Children The Behavior Hub websiteThe Behavior Hub blogAre you struggling with behaviors and not sure where to begin? Let me help!Schedule a free discovery call and let me be your Guide.As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. 

In this episode, Lauren dives into how prolonged stress impacts the brain and body. She explains how chronic or traumatic stress rewires key areas of the brain—such as the prefrontal cortex, amygdala, and hippocampus—shifting us into survival mode and making it harder to thrive. The effects extend to the body, as ongoing stress floods our system with stress hormones, disrupting vital systems like the cardiovascular, immune, musculoskeletal, and hormonal networks. She also shares actionable strategies to reset your nervous system and reduce stress. If you haven't already, check out Five Ives to see how strategies like this can be applied to adults, especially in the workplace. Five Ives works with staff in high burnout jobs to help them incorporate regulation strategies into their daily routines.Try at Home Tip: Download a breathwork, mindfulness, or meditation appOther related resources from The Behavior Hub: References:Insight TimerCalmHeadspaceBreath SourceClassPassBlog Post: Polyvagal TheorySympathetic Nervous SystemFight or Flight: Sympathetic Nervous System (SNS)Rest & Digest: Parasympathetic Nervous System (PNS)Podcast:The Link Between Technology and Nervous System DysregulationFind Your Way Back to the Window of ToleranceMicro Changes Macro ResultsI Can't Stop Talking about the Nervous System5 Ives episodeWindow of ToleranceManage Your Stress or it will Manage YouOur Online Courses: Classroom Design with the Brain in MindFrom Conflict to Calm:  How to communicate with kids so they listen the FIRST time!4 Simple Steps to Problem SolvingDo you have a question? I can answer it in a future episode!Email questions to podcast@thebehaviorhub.com or send via text to 717-693-7744.Subscribe to our mailing list and find out more about the Emotional Brain.Check out our Facebook Group – Raising and Teaching Respectful Children The Behavior Hub websiteThe Behavior Hub blogAre you struggling with behaviors and not sure where to begin? Let me help!Schedule a free discovery call and let me be your Guide.As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. 

In this episode, Lauren dives into the profound impact of our hyper-connection to technology on our nervous system and explores how we can reclaim regulation through a digital detox. Constant notifications, endless scrolling, and exposure to screens can fragment focus, disrupt sleep, and increase stress hormones, all of which negatively impact mental health. Lauren highlights that recognizing signs like trouble concentrating, increased anxiety, sleep issues, and a sense of disconnection are key indicators that it's time to reevaluate our digital habits.If you haven't already, check out Five Ives to see how strategies like this can be applied to adults, especially in the workplace. Five Ives works with staff in high burnout jobs to help them incorporate regulation strategies into their daily routines.Try at Home Tip: Create a micro morning routine.Other related resources from The Behavior Hub: Blog Post: Polyvagal TheorySympathetic Nervous SystemFight or Flight: Sympathetic Nervous System (SNS)Rest & Digest: Parasympathetic Nervous System (PNS)Progressive Muscle Relaxation for KidsPodcast:Find Your Way Back to the Window of ToleranceMicro Changes Macro ResultsSounds That HealI Can't Stop Talking about the Nervous SystemFight or Flight5 Ives episodeWindow of ToleranceUnderstanding Behavior and Regulating ItOur Online Courses: Classroom Design with the Brain in MindFrom Conflict to Calm:  How to communicate with kids so they listen the FIRST time!4 Simple Steps to Problem SolvingDo you have a question? I can answer it in a future episode!Email questions to podcast@thebehaviorhub.com or send via text to 717-693-7744.Subscribe to our mailing list and find out more about the Emotional Brain.Check out our Facebook Group – Raising and Teaching Respectful Children The Behavior Hub websiteThe Behavior Hub blogAre you struggling with behaviors and not sure where to begin? Let me help!Schedule a free discovery call and let me be your Guide.As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. 

In this episode, Lauren delves deeper into the significance of expanding and maintaining your Window of Tolerance. She shares practical strategies to help you identify when you've stepped outside your Window of Tolerance and introduces evidence-based techniques that can be applied both proactively and reactively to guide you back into a state of regulation.  If you haven't already, check out Five Ives to see how strategies like this can be applied to adults, especially in the workplace. Five Ives works with staff in high burnout jobs to help them incorporate regulation strategies into their daily routines.References:Dr Don Wood Instagram Other related resources from The Behavior Hub: Blog Post: Polyvagal TheorySympathetic Nervous SystemFight or Flight: Sympathetic Nervous System (SNS)Rest & Digest: Parasympathetic Nervous System (PNS)Progressive Muscle Relaxation for KidsPodcast: Micro Changes Macro ResultsSounds That HealI Can't Stop Talking about the Nervous SystemFight or Flight5 Ives episodeWindow of ToleranceA Sequence for Emotional RegulationUnderstanding Behavior and Regulating ItOur Online Courses: Classroom Design with the Brain in MindFrom Conflict to Calm:  How to communicate with kids so they listen the FIRST time!4 Simple Steps to Problem SolvingDo you have a question? I can answer it in a future episode!Email questions to podcast@thebehaviorhub.com or send via text to 717-693-7744.Subscribe to our mailing list and find out more about the Emotional Brain.Check out our Facebook Group – Raising and Teaching Respectful Children The Behavior Hub websiteThe Behavior Hub blogAre you struggling with behaviors and not sure where to begin? Let me help!Schedule a free discovery call and let me be your Guide.As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. 

In this episode, Lauren reintroduces the concept of the Window of Tolerance and shares practical tips for breaking behavioral patterns and resetting your nervous system. She explains how to identify your current state of dysregulation and suggests using activities that activate the opposite state to help achieve regulation. If you haven't already, check out Five Ives to see how strategies like this can be applied to adults, especially in the workplace. Five Ives works with staff in high burnout jobs to help them incorporate regulation strategies into their daily routines.Try-at-home tip:  Eat less sugar!References:Ruthless Elimination of Hurry Other related resources from The Behavior Hub: Blog Post: Polyvagal TheorySympathetic Nervous SystemFight or Flight: Sympathetic Nervous System (SNS)Rest & Digest: Parasympathetic Nervous System (PNS)Progressive Muscle Relaxation for KidsPodcast:Fight or FlightImpacting Organizational Culture: Explaining the First 1 Ps5 Ives episodeWindow of ToleranceA Sequence for Emotional RegulationUnderstanding Behavior and Regulating ItOur Online Courses: Classroom Design with the Brain in MindFrom Conflict to Calm:  How to communicate with kids so they listen the FIRST time!4 Simple Steps to Problem SolvingDo you have a question? I can answer it in a future episode!Email questions to podcast@thebehaviorhub.com or send via text to 717-693-7744.Subscribe to our mailing list and find out more about the Emotional Brain.Check out our Facebook Group – Raising and Teaching Respectful Children The Behavior Hub websiteThe Behavior Hub blogAre you struggling with behaviors and not sure where to begin? Let me help!Schedule a free discovery call and let me be your Guide.As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. 

In this episode, Lauren explores the use of sound and music as therapeutic tools for achieving a calm, meditative state. She delves into two specific types of audio—binaural beats and isochronic tones—and explains how listening to them for just 10-20 minutes can profoundly enhance your ability to regulate your nervous system.Try-at-home tip:  Use natural low lighting or warm low lighting to stay in a state of calm.References:Calm AppInsight Timer Appbrain.fmBinaural Beats Generator Other related resources from The Behavior Hub: Blog Post: Polyvagal TheorySympathetic Nervous SystemFight or Flight: Sympathetic Nervous System (SNS)Rest & Digest: Parasympathetic Nervous System (PNS)Progressive Muscle Relaxation for KidsPodcast:I Can't Stop Talking about the Nervous SystemFight or FlightImpacting Organizational Culture: Explaining the First 1 Ps5 Ives episodeWindow of ToleranceA Sequence for Emotional RegulationUnderstanding Behavior and Regulating ItOur Online Courses: Classroom Design with the Brain in MindFrom Conflict to Calm:  How to communicate with kids so they listen the FIRST time!4 Simple Steps to Problem SolvingDo you have a question? I can answer it in a future episode!Email questions to podcast@thebehaviorhub.com or send via text to 717-693-7744.Subscribe to our mailing list and find out more about the Emotional Brain.Check out our Facebook Group – Raising and Teaching Respectful Children The Behavior Hub websiteThe Behavior Hub blogAre you struggling with behaviors and not sure where to begin? Let me help!Schedule a free discovery call and let me be your Guide.As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. 

In this episode, Lauren discusses three highly effective techniques to quickly regulate your nervous system. She re-introduces the Window of Tolerance framework and shares three actionable tips to help your nervous system return to regulation. First, humming or singing vibrates the back of your throat, stimulating the vagus nerve, a key player in calming your system. Second, crossing your body with movements that pass the midline engages the thinking part of your brain, encouraging your emotional brain to settle. Lastly, chewing something chewy or crunchy activates sensory nerves in your jaw, further stimulating the vagus nerve.Try-at-home tip:  Cold water stimulation to shock your body into the present!References:Five Ives WebsiteProgressive Muscle RelaxationOther related resources from The Behavior Hub: Blog Post: Polyvagal TheorySympathetic Nervous SystemFight or Flight: Sympathetic Nervous System (SNS)Rest & Digest: Parasympathetic Nervous System (PNS)Progressive Muscle Relaxation for KidsPodcast:Fight or FlightImpacting Organizational Culture: Explaining the First 1 Ps5 Ives episodeWindow of ToleranceA Sequence for Emotional RegulationUnderstanding Behavior and Regulating ItOur Online Courses: Classroom Design with the Brain in MindFrom Conflict to Calm:  How to communicate with kids so they listen the FIRST time!4 Simple Steps to Problem SolvingDo you have a question? I can answer it in a future episode!Email questions to podcast@thebehaviorhub.com or send via text to 717-693-7744.Subscribe to our mailing list and find out more about the Emotional Brain.Check out our Facebook Group – Raising and Teaching Respectful Children The Behavior Hub websiteThe Behavior Hub blogAre you struggling with behaviors and not sure where to begin? Let me help!Schedule a free discovery call and let me be your Guide.As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. 

In this episode, Lauren focuses on how to move the second two pillars of the 4 Ps—Policy and Practice—out of survival mode using the 5 Ives Framework. Lauren dives into the sensory elements of physical spaces (Practice) that influence regulation, from temperature and textures to visuals and ambient sounds. She also discusses how organizations can take a trauma-informed approach to Policy, advocating for changes that support well-being while aligning with organizational goals.If you haven't already, check out Five Ives to see how strategies like this can be applied to adults, especially in the workplace. Five Ives works with staff in high burnout jobs to help them incorporate regulation strategies into their daily routines.Try-at-home tip:  Eat Superfoods like goji berries, blueberries, dark chocolate, and leafy greens to help you stay more regulated!References:Five Ives WebsiteRegulation Posters!Other related resources from The Behavior Hub: Blog Post: Fight or Flight: Sympathetic Nervous System (SNS)Rest & Digest: Parasympathetic Nervous System (PNS)Progressive Muscle Relaxation for KidsPodcast:Impacting Organizational Culture: Explaining the First 1 Ps5 Ives episodeWindow of ToleranceA Sequence for Emotional RegulationUnderstanding Behavior and Regulating ItOur Online Courses: Classroom Design with the Brain in MindFrom Conflict to Calm:  How to communicate with kids so they listen the FIRST time!4 Simple Steps to Problem SolvingDo you have a question? I can answer it in a future episode!Email questions to podcast@thebehaviorhub.com or send via text to 717-693-7744.Subscribe to our mailing list and find out more about the Emotional Brain.Check out our Facebook Group – Raising and Teaching Respectful Children The Behavior Hub websiteThe Behavior Hub blogAre you struggling with behaviors and not sure where to begin? Let me help!Schedule a free discovery call and let me be your Guide.As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. 

In this episode, Lauren dives into the first two of the 4 Ps—Practitioner and Patient—focusing on strategies to move organizations from a survival state into a healthier, more regulated space. She begins by explaining the 4 Ps (Policy, Practice, Practitioner, Patient) and how to identify their roles within an organization. Lauren connects these concepts to the Five Ives framework, highlighting how aligning the 4 Ps with its principles can create a more balanced environment.For the Practitioner, Lauren emphasizes the importance of equipping leaders with tools to recognize their own survival states and communicate their needs effectively. She shares practical regulation strategies like temperature exposure, music, and shock techniques to address overwhelm in the moment. Transitioning to the Patient, Lauren explores the power of co-regulation when supporting dysregulated individuals, offering actionable scripts and examples for building rapport. She also discusses ways to introduce regulation education into shared spaces, such as offices, waiting rooms, and classrooms, to foster a culture of calm and responsiveness.If you haven't already, check out Five Ives to see how strategies like this can be applied to adults, especially in the workplace. Five Ives works with staff in high burnout jobs to help them incorporate regulation strategies into their daily routines.Try-at-home tip:  Get out in Nature (or at least watch a nature video!) References:Five Ives WebsiteRegulation Posters!Other related resources from The Behavior Hub: Blog Post: Fight or Flight: Sympathetic Nervous System (SNS)Rest & Digest: Parasympathetic Nervous System (PNS)Progressive Muscle Relaxation for KidsPodcast:5 Ives episodeWindow of ToleranceA Sequence for Emotional RegulationUnderstanding Behavior and Regulating ItOur Online Courses: Classroom Design with the Brain in MindFrom Conflict to Calm:  How to communicate with kids so they listen the FIRST time!4 Simple Steps to Problem SolvingDo you have a question? I can answer it in a future episode!Email questions to podcast@thebehaviorhub.com or send via text to 717-693-7744.Subscribe to our mailing list and find out more about the Emotional Brain.Check out our Facebook Group – Raising and Teaching Respectful Children The Behavior Hub websiteThe Behavior Hub blogAre you struggling with behaviors and not sure where to begin? Let me help!Schedule a free discovery call and let me be your Guide.As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. 

In this episode, Lauren introduces the 4P framework, a tool designed to evaluate and improve workplace culture. It focuses on four key areas: Policy, Practice, Practitioner, and People—each representing a different facet of an organization. By examining these components, we help organizations apply the Five Ives framework to their organization, ensuring that culture is evaluated at every level.We also explore how the Five Ives framework complements the 4Ps. Leaders are encouraged to audit themselves and assess where they stand on the 5 Ives scale for each of the Ps. The goal is to influence workplace culture in a way that motivates employees, reduces turnover, and creates an environment where people genuinely want to show up every day. Our team guides organizations through this process, helping them implement actionable strategies based on the audit results.If you haven't already, check out Five Ives to see how strategies like this can be applied to adults, especially in the workplace. Five Ives works with staff in high burnout jobs to help them incorporate regulation strategies into their daily routines.Try-at-home tip:  Do a Space-Color Audit. References:Five Ives WebsiteOther related resources from The Behavior Hub: Blog Post: Fight or Flight: Sympathetic Nervous System (SNS)Rest & Digest: Parasympathetic Nervous System (PNS)Progressive Muscle Relaxation for KidsPodcast:5 Ives episodeWindow of ToleranceNervous System 101A Sequence for Emotional RegulationUnderstanding Behavior and Regulating ItOur Online Courses: Classroom Design with the Brain in MindFrom Conflict to Calm:  How to communicate with kids so they listen the FIRST time!4 Simple Steps to Problem SolvingDo you have a question? I can answer it in a future episode!Email questions to podcast@thebehaviorhub.com or send via text to 717-693-7744.Subscribe to our mailing list and find out more about the Emotional Brain.Check out our Facebook Group – Raising and Teaching Respectful Children The Behavior Hub websiteThe Behavior Hub blogAre you struggling with behaviors and not sure where to begin? Let me help!Schedule a free discovery call and let me be your Guide.As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. 

In this episode, Lauren explores the "Five Ives" framework, a powerful tool for understanding and navigating emotional regulation. She explains how each stage—from *Survive* to *Hive*—represents a natural response to life's challenges and emphasizes that no stage is inherently negative. While certain stages are best not to linger in, they are all part of the biological journey. Lauren shares her own story of moving through these stages, drawing from past trauma and offers practical guidance for identifying your current stage and working towards the stages you aspire to reach.If you haven't already, check out Five Ives to see how strategies like this can be applied to adults, especially in the workplace. Five Ives works with staff in high burnout jobs to help them incorporate regulation strategies into their daily routines.Try-at-home tip:  Double regulate. If you're in Survive or feel like you're struggling - try combining 2 regulating activities. Other related resources from The Behavior Hub: ReferencesFive Ives WebsiteBlog Post: Fight or Flight: Sympathetic Nervous System (SNS)Rest & Digest: Parasympathetic Nervous System (PNS)Progressive Muscle Relaxation for Kids (& Adults!)Podcast:Surviving the Storm (Part 3)Surviving the Storm (Part 2)Surviving the Storm (Part 1)Window of ToleranceCreating a Calm Down SpaceA Sequence for Emotional RegulationOur Online Courses: Classroom Design with the Brain in MindFrom Conflict to Calm:  How to communicate with kids so they listen the FIRST time!4 Simple Steps to Problem SolvingDo you have a question? I can answer it in a future episode!Email questions to podcast@thebehaviorhub.com or send via text to 717-693-7744.Subscribe to our mailing list and find out more about the Emotional Brain.Check out our Facebook Group – Raising and Teaching Respectful Children The Behavior Hub websiteThe Behavior Hub blogAre you struggling with behaviors and not sure where to begin? Let me help!Schedule a free discovery call and let me be your Guide.As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. 

 In the third and final episode of this microseries, Lauren and her Five Ives partner, Jessica Doering, explore practical steps to move forward from a survival state. They discuss the importance of recognizing and appreciating progress, even if you're not yet back to your pre-trauma self. By setting small, achievable goals, you can take simple steps toward reestablishing familiar patterns, which can help restore a sense of control in moments of crisis. Lauren and Jessica offer practical ideas, such as incorporating soothing teas like chamomile, lavender, or lemon balm; setting a single goal for each day; adding Omega-3 fatty acids to your diet; and using emotional regulation strategies like nature sounds or calming tactile activities. If you haven't already, check out Five Ives to see how strategies like this can be applied to adults, especially in the workplace. Five Ives works with staff in high burnout jobs to help them incorporate regulation strategies into their daily routines.Try-at-home tip:  Reduce and replace to help you change your unhealthy habits.Other related resources from The Behavior Hub: Blog Post: Fight or Flight: Sympathetic Nervous System (SNS)Rest & Digest: Parasympathetic Nervous System (PNS)Progressive Muscle Relaxation for KidsPodcast:Surviving the Storm (Part 2)Surviving the Storm (Part 1)Window of ToleranceCreating a Calm Down SpaceA Sequence for Emotional RegulationUnderstanding Behavior and Regulating ItOur Online Courses: Classroom Design with the Brain in MindFrom Conflict to Calm:  How to communicate with kids so they listen the FIRST time!4 Simple Steps to Problem SolvingDo you have a question? I can answer it in a future episode!Email questions to podcast@thebehaviorhub.com or send via text to 717-693-7744.Subscribe to our mailing list and find out more about the Emotional Brain.Check out our Facebook Group – Raising and Teaching Respectful Children The Behavior Hub websiteThe Behavior Hub blogAre you struggling with behaviors and not sure where to begin? Let me help!Schedule a free discovery call and let me be your Guide.As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. 

In this second episode of the microseries, Lauren is joined again by her Five Ives partner, Jessica Doering, to discuss the concept of the window of tolerance and its role in healing from trauma. It can be difficult to consider the window of tolerance when you're in a survival state, but using visualization tools like the 3-box method can help you understand your emotional state and guide you back to balance. Lauren and Jessica discuss the importance of simple, neutral regulation techniques that can work in both types of dysregulation. They highlight essential practices that can help you start to move in the direction of regulation: sleep, movement, and hydration, These straightforward strategies can be easy to forget when you're overwhelmed. If you haven't already, check out Five Ives to see how strategies like this can be applied to adults, especially in the workplace. Five Ives works with staff in high burnout jobs to help them incorporate regulation strategies into their daily routines.Try-at-home tip:  Try basic journaling. Journal your reactions to things in life that you aren't loving. Write how you're reacting and how you want to be reacting. References:Window of Tolerance GraphicLMNT pouchesMoon JuiceFive Ives WebsiteOther related resources from The Behavior Hub: Blog Post: Fight or Flight: Sympathetic Nervous System (SNS)Rest & Digest: Parasympathetic Nervous System (PNS)Progressive Muscle Relaxation for KidsPodcast:Window of ToleranceCreating a Calm Down SpaceNervous System 101A Sequence for Emotional RegulationUnderstanding Behavior and Regulating ItLeave Unwanted Behaviors BehindOur Online Courses: Classroom Design with the Brain in MindFrom Conflict to Calm:  How to communicate with kids so they listen the FIRST time!4 Simple Steps to Problem SolvingDo you have a question? I can answer it in a future episode!Email questions to podcast@thebehaviorhub.com or send via text to 717-693-7744.Subscribe to our mailing list and find out more about the Emotional Brain.Check out our Facebook Group – Raising and Teaching Respectful Children The Behavior Hub websiteThe Behavior Hub blogAre you struggling with behaviors and not sure where to begin? Let me help!Schedule a free discovery call and let me be your Guide.As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. 

In this episode, Lauren is joined by her Five Ives partner, Jessica Doering, to explore the first part of a 3-part series on navigating the "Five Ives" framework, with a focus on regulating your emotional state after natural disasters or unexpected events. They emphasize the importance of having grace and compassion when you're in survival mode. Surviving can be overwhelming, but understanding that it's a process to work your way out of it is key.Lauren and Jessica provide a quick overview of the Five Ives framework and discuss how it can help you visualize progress from surviving to thriving. They share three simple steps to help move out of survival mode: Release, Tempo, and Body-Based Support. These are actionable, accessible steps that can be done in just a few minutes, at little to no cost. Lauren also shares three personal signs she uses to recognize when she's in survival mode and offers encouragement to focus on just one small act, like drinking water, to start moving toward a better state.If you haven't already, check out Five Ives to see how strategies like this can be applied to adults, especially in the workplace. Five Ives works with staff in high burnout jobs to help them incorporate regulation strategies into their daily routines.Try-at-home tip:  Take one of the tips from this episode and share it with someone else.References:Five Ives WebsiteOther related resources from The Behavior Hub: Blog Post: Fight or Flight: Sympathetic Nervous System (SNS)Rest & Digest: Parasympathetic Nervous System (PNS)Progressive Muscle Relaxation for KidsPodcast:Window of ToleranceCreating a Calm Down SpaceNervous System 101A Sequence for Emotional RegulationUnderstanding Behavior and Regulating ItLeave Unwanted Behaviors BehindOur Online Courses: Classroom Design with the Brain in MindFrom Conflict to Calm:  How to communicate with kids so they listen the FIRST time!4 Simple Steps to Problem SolvingDo you have a question? I can answer it in a future episode!Email questions to podcast@thebehaviorhub.com or send via text to 717-693-7744.Subscribe to our mailing list and find out more about the Emotional Brain.Check out our Facebook Group – Raising and Teaching Respectful Children The Behavior Hub websiteThe Behavior Hub blogAre you struggling with behaviors and not sure where to begin? Let me help!Schedule a free discovery call and let me be your Guide.As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. 

In the final episode of the emotional regulation series, Lauren dives into the third step: problem-solving. If you haven't listened to the previous two episodes, be sure to check them out first. Sometimes, emotional dysregulation stems from a recurring issue that can't be resolved with regulation techniques alone—it requires working through the problem itself.Lauren walks through the importance of keeping communication simple: "You felt, I felt, problem, solution."With problem solving, timing is key—you can't address problem-solving when a child is dysregulated or immediately after, as this could re-trigger them. The goal here isn't to teach a lesson, but to collaboratively solve a problem in a way that helps children feel heard and open to solutions. Don't forget to share what you've learned, write it down, and apply these strategies in real-life situations!If you haven't already, check out Five Ives to see how strategies like this can be applied to adults, especially in the workplace. Five Ives works with staff in high burnout jobs to help them incorporate regulation strategies into their daily routines.Try-at-home tip:  Eating mindfully - be present with your meal.Other related resources from The Behavior Hub: Blog Post: The Brain in the Palm of Your Hand: Dan Siegel's Hand Model5 Reasons Behaviors OccurFight or Flight: Sympathetic Nervous System (SNS)Rest & Digest: Parasympathetic Nervous System (PNS)Progressive Muscle Relaxation for KidsPodcast:Window of ToleranceCreating a Calm Down SpaceNervous System 101A Sequence for Emotional RegulationUnderstanding Behavior and Regulating ItLeave Unwanted Behaviors BehindOur Online Courses: Classroom Design with the Brain in MindFrom Conflict to Calm:  How to communicate with kids so they listen the FIRST time!4 Simple Steps to Problem SolvingDo you have a question? I can answer it in a future episode!Email questions to podcast@thebehaviorhub.com or send via text to 717-693-7744.Subscribe to our mailing list and find out more about the Emotional Brain.Check out our Facebook Group – Raising and Teaching Respectful Children The Behavior Hub websiteThe Behavior Hub blogAre you struggling with behaviors and not sure where to begin? Let me help!Schedule a free discovery call and let me be your Guide.As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. 

In this episode Lauren re-visits her framework for helping kids recognize emotional dysregulation. Emotions are abstract and recognizing the spectrum of emotions can be hard, especially for kiddos who have so many stimuli that can knock them out of their window of tolerance.After walking through the key steps of using the framework to recognize that you're dysregulated, Lauren explains how to visualize the window of tolerance and how use it to identify when you're dysregulated.Try-at-home tip:  Aromatherapy - not just essential oils! References & Resources:Window of ToleranceOther related resources from The Behavior Hub: Blog Post: The Brain in the Palm of Your Hand: Dan Siegel's Hand Model5 Reasons Behaviors OccurFight or Flight: Sympathetic Nervous System (SNS)Rest & Digest: Parasympathetic Nervous System (PNS)Progressive Muscle Relaxation for KidsPodcast:Creating a Calm Down SpaceNervous System 101A Sequence for Emotional RegulationUnderstanding Behavior and Regulating ItLeave Unwanted Behaviors BehindOur Online Courses: Classroom Design with the Brain in MindFrom Conflict to Calm:  How to communicate with kids so they listen the FIRST time!4 Simple Steps to Problem SolvingDo you have a question? I can answer it in a future episode!Email questions to podcast@thebehaviorhub.com or send via text to 717-693-7744.Subscribe to our mailing list and find out more about the Emotional Brain.Check out our Facebook Group – Raising and Teaching Respectful Children The Behavior Hub websiteThe Behavior Hub blogAre you struggling with behaviors and not sure where to begin? Let me help!Schedule a free discovery call and let me be your Guide.As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. 

If you haven't listened yet, go back and listen to the past 2 episodes of this series on going back to the basics of emotional regulation. Today Lauren is giving us strategies for how to up or down regulate on the spot - in the moment that the dysregulation occurs. There are hundreds of regulation strategies that you can try yourself or with your kiddos. Lauren is sharing her go-to strategies and providing resources for finding other strategies so that you can find what works for you and your kids.If you haven't already, check out Five Ives to see how strategies like this can be applied to adults, especially in the workplace. Five Ives works with staff in high burnout jobs to help them incorporate regulation strategies into their daily routines.  Favorite Quote"Just think in opposites and you'll have good strategies to use."Listener Question: Where can I learn more about this?Try-at-home tip:  Try using taste to regulate the nervous system. Think about using foods that have strong tastes like sourness or bitterness. References & Resources:Deepak ChopraRangan ChatterjiOther related resources from The Behavior Hub: Blog Post: 5 Reasons Behaviors OccurFight or Flight: Sympathetic Nervous System (SNS)Rest & Digest: Parasympathetic Nervous System (PNS)Progressive Muscle Relaxation for KidsPodcast:Chaos to Calm (Part 6)Chaos to Calm (Part 5)Chaos to Calm (Part 4)Chaos to Calm (Part 3)Chaos to Calm (Part 2)Chaos to Calm (Part 1)A Sequence for Emotional RegulationLeave Unwanted Behaviors BehindOur Online Courses: Classroom Design with the Brain in MindFrom Conflict to Calm:  How to communicate with kids so they listen the FIRST time!4 Simple Steps to Problem SolvingDo you have a question? I can answer it in a future episode!Email questions to podcast@thebehaviorhub.com or send via text to 717-693-7744.Subscribe to our mailing list and find out more about the Emotional Brain.Check out our Facebook Group – Raising and Teaching Respectful Children The Behavior Hub websiteThe Behavior Hub blogAre you struggling with behaviors and not sure where to begin? Let me help!Schedule a free discovery call and let me be your Guide.As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. 

In this second episode of this re-introduction to the Returning To Us series, Lauren walks through how to build and use a calm down quiet space in your home or classroom. In the last episode, Lauren strategies for recognizing and categorizing emotional states - a critical step in emotional regulation.Creating a quiet space to facilitate regulation is an easy way to help your kiddos with emotional regulation. This isn't a time out or punishment; it's a safe place where kids can go to focus on how they are feeling internally and employ emotional regulation strategies.Lauren provides the steps necessary to setting up a quiet space in your home and teaching your young kids to use it in concert with the regulation strategies and temperature system introduced in past episodes.Listener Question: Where do you get all the materials you use to create this?Try-at-home tip:  Create a mind space for your teens, tweens, and young adults. References & Resources:What Happened to You?Interview with Oprah and Bruce PerryUnderstanding the Window of ToleranceAaron Alexander's WebsiteOther related resources from The Behavior Hub: Blog Post: 5 Reasons Behaviors OccurFight or Flight: Sympathetic Nervous System (SNS)Rest & Digest: Parasympathetic Nervous System (PNS)Progressive Muscle Relaxation for KidsPodcast:Teaching Emotional Regulation to ToddlersThe Brain in the Palm of Your HandHow on Earth Do We Deal with Misbehavior?Our Online Courses: Classroom Design with the Brain in MindFrom Conflict to Calm:  How to communicate with kids so they listen the FIRST time!4 Simple Steps to Problem SolvingDo you have a question? I can answer it in a future episode!Email questions to podcast@thebehaviorhub.com or send via text to 717-693-7744.Subscribe to our mailing list and find out more about the Emotional Brain.Check out our Facebook Group – Raising and Teaching Respectful Children The Behavior Hub websiteThe Behavior Hub blogAre you struggling with behaviors and not sure where to begin? Let me help!Schedule a free discovery call and let me be your Guide.As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. 

In this new series Lauren is going back to the beginning for some re-introductions. From how she got her start with The Behavior Hub to her current role with the University of Pennsylvania, Lauren walks us through her growth as an expert in the brain and human behaviors. She also gives us a re-introduction to the Returning To Us podcast. The goal of the podcast is to give people the information and tools they need to return to a regulated, balanced nervous system state.And, with the spirit of getting back to basics in mind, Lauren spends time re-introducing the strategies and tools needed to teach emotional regulation to really young kids. Favorite Quote"We're human. We have to work through emotions. Not just bypass them." Try-at-home tip:  Try the turtle squeeze regulation technique.References & Resources:What Happened to You?Interview with Oprah and Bruce PerryUnderstanding the Window of ToleranceAaron Alexander's WebsiteOther related resources from The Behavior Hub: Blog Post: 5 Reasons Behaviors OccurFight or Flight: Sympathetic Nervous System (SNS)Rest & Digest: Parasympathetic Nervous System (PNS)Progressive Muscle Relaxation for KidsPodcast:The Brain in the Palm of Your HandBook Review Series, Episode 1Book Study Series: What Happened to You?How on Earth Do We Deal with Misbehavior?Rest & Digest: Meet the Parasympathetic Nervous SystemFight or Flight: Our Sympathetic Nervous SystemOur Online Courses: Classroom Design with the Brain in MindFrom Conflict to Calm:  How to communicate with kids so they listen the FIRST time!4 Simple Steps to Problem SolvingDo you have a question? I can answer it in a future episode!Email questions to podcast@thebehaviorhub.com or send via text to 717-693-7744.Subscribe to our mailing list and find out more about the Emotional Brain.Check out our Facebook Group – Raising and Teaching Respectful Children The Behavior Hub websiteThe Behavior Hub blogAre you struggling with behaviors and not sure where to begin? Let me help!Schedule a free discovery call and let me be your Guide.As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. 

In the final installment of Lauren's series on books that help kids deal with hard topics, she's sharing 4 more books. In this episode, Lauren gives an overview of each book and her recommendations for adapting it to kids in different age groups. We want to protect our kids, but to do that, we need to give them the language to explain their experiences. It's good to educate them earlier and young and allow them to feel comfortable expressing themselves in uncomfortable situations. And, as always, Lauren gives some great ideas for how to easily modify these for your younger kiddos.Different books resonate with different people, kids, and situations so make sure to look these up online and check the reviews to see what other people are saying.Does Blake Keep the Secret? (Priest)I Have the Power to Get Out (Zayas)One of a Kind (Dominguez)Some Secrets Should Never Be Kept (Sanders)Listener Question: How do I know which of these books is appropriate for my child or student? How do I know what to change to make it more appropriate?Try-at-home tip:  Let your kids lead.Other related resources from The Behavior Hub: Blog Post: Children's EmotionsEmotion Regulation with the Top-Down or Bottom-Up ApproachProgressive Muscle Relaxation for Kids (& Adults!)Podcast:Children's Storybooks on Abuse (Part 2)Children's Storybooks on Abuse (Part 1)Changing the Culture of Child AbuseWhat is Emotional Abuse?A Sequence for Emotional RegulationCommunicating with Kids?: Saying How You FeelDo you have a question? I can answer it in a future episode!Email questions to podcast@thebehaviorhub.com or send via text to 717-693-7744.Subscribe to our mailing list and find out more about the Emotional Brain.Check out our Facebook Group – Raising and Teaching Respectful Children The Behavior Hub websiteThe Behavior Hub blogAre you struggling with behaviors and not sure where to begin? Let me help!Schedule a free discovery call and let me be your Guide.As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. 

In this second installment of Lauren's series on books that help kids deal with hard topics, she's sharing 4 more books. In this episode, Lauren gives an overview of each book and her recommendations for adapting it to kids in different age groups. Most books on these topics are designed for kids ages 5-12, but they can be modified for younger kids. It can be helpful to introduce the topics early as long as they're introduced in a developmentally appropriate way. Lauren gives some great ideas for how to easily modify these for your younger kiddos.Different books resonate with different people, kids, and situations so make sure to look these up online and check the reviews to see what other people are saying.Mommy Always Comes Back to You (Yeung & Liang)When Sad Scary Things Happen: Coping with Childhood Trauma (Arnold-McEwan)Body Boundaries Make Me Stronger (Cole)See Ya Later Croc-A-Gator (Shelton & Kralia)Try-at-home tip:  Use water as a tool of regulation with your kids.Other related resources from The Behavior Hub: Blog Post: Children's EmotionsEmotion Regulation with the Top-Down or Bottom-Up ApproachProgressive Muscle Relaxation for Kids (& Adults!)Podcast:Children's Storybooks on Abuse (Part 1)Changing the Culture of Child AbuseWhat is Emotional Abuse?A Sequence for Emotional RegulationCommunicating with Kids?: Saying How You FeelDo you have a question? I can answer it in a future episode!Email questions to podcast@thebehaviorhub.com or send via text to 717-693-7744.Subscribe to our mailing list and find out more about the Emotional Brain.Check out our Facebook Group – Raising and Teaching Respectful Children The Behavior Hub websiteThe Behavior Hub blogAre you struggling with behaviors and not sure where to begin? Let me help!Schedule a free discovery call and let me be your Guide.As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. 

This is the first episode of a review series where Lauren introduces children's books that address topics like private parts, abuse, and anxiety. In this episode, Lauren gives an overview of each book and her recommendations for adapting it to kids in different age groups. Check them out online for reviews and Lauren will give her opinion of each book.Different books resonate with different people, kids, and situations so make sure to look these up online and check the reviews to see what other people are saying.My Body is Mine (Marnach)God Made All of Me (Holcomb & Holcomb)Somedays He Growled (Ostrowski)Try-at-home tip:  Read books with your kiddos!Other related resources from The Behavior Hub: Blog Post: Children's EmotionsEmotion Regulation with the Top-Down or Bottom-Up ApproachProgressive Muscle Relaxation for Kids (& Adults!)Podcast:Changing the Culture of Child AbuseWhat is Emotional Abuse?A Sequence for Emotional RegulationCommunicating with Kids?: Saying How You FeelDo you have a question? I can answer it in a future episode!Email questions to podcast@thebehaviorhub.com or send via text to 717-693-7744.Subscribe to our mailing list and find out more about the Emotional Brain.Check out our Facebook Group – Raising and Teaching Respectful Children The Behavior Hub websiteThe Behavior Hub blogAre you struggling with behaviors and not sure where to begin? Let me help!Schedule a free discovery call and let me be your Guide.As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. 

Annnnd....she's back! After taking July off to enjoy the summer, Lauren is back with the final installment of emotional regulation strategies. So far Lauren has shared over 30 emotional regulation tools that you can use to build your toolbox. If you missed them, go back and listen to episodes 1-6 so that you can start curating a list of strategies that work for the kids in your life.This is now officially the last episode in the regulation series - Lauren couldn't help herself sharing just one last set of regulation tools! In this episode, Lauren shares new regulation strategies that focus on blowing. Some of these may be a little annoying for the adults around, but blowing is a great tool for helping kids regulate their emotions.Whistle, kazoo, harmonica, pinwheels, balloons, starfish breathKazooHarmonicaPinwheelsBalloonsStreamersStarfish breathsCotton balls or tissuesComing up next week is a new series on using books to help kids learn about and deal with hard things. Tune in next week for the first installment!Lauren answers this week's listener question during the episode: What if I try these things and nothing is working?Try-at-home tip:  Using fire exposure as meditation.Other related resources from The Behavior Hub: Blog Post: The First Step to Emotional RegulationEmotion Regulation with the Top-Down or Bottom-Up ApproachProgressive Muscle Relaxation for Kids (& Adults!)How Exercise Impacts Emotional RegulationAmygdala: The Decision Maker of your Emotional BrainPodcast:Chaos to Calm (Part 6)Chaos to Calm (Part 5)Chaos to Calm (Part 4)Chaos to Calm (Part 3)Chaos to Calm (Part 2)Chaos to Calm (Part 1)Emotional Regulation with the Top Down or Bottom Up ApproachA Sequence for Emotional RegulationLeave Unwanted Behaviors BehindSelf Regulation - First of the 5 Needs AreasDo you have a question? I can answer it in a future episode!Email questions to podcast@thebehaviorhub.com or send via text to 717-693-7744.Subscribe to our mailing list and find out more about the Emotional Brain.Check out our Facebook Group – Raising and Teaching Respectful Children The Behavior Hub websiteThe Behavior Hub blogAre you struggling with behaviors and not sure where to begin? Let me help!Schedule a free discovery call and let me be your Guide.As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. 

For the past 6 weeks, Lauren has shared close to 30 emotional regulation tools that you can use to build your toolbox. If you missed them, go back and listen to episodes 1-5 so that you can start curating a list of strategies that work for the kids in your life.This is the last episode before Lauren's summer break. The podcast will be on break for all of July, but Lauren will be back in August with a series on books that help kids learn about and deal with hard topics. So, enjoy your July and we'll be excited to reconnect later this summer!In this episode, Lauren shares 5 new regulation strategies that you can use with your kiddos to help prevent emotional dysregulation or to regulate emotions in the moment when they are happening.Feather or leaf blowingMountain breathingAlphabet or color breathingClapping games or finger drummingAnimal walk or charadesAnimal breathingLauren answers this week's listener question during the episode: How do I teach my kid these techniques? When I try to teach them, they get more upset. Try-at-home tip:  Create an accountability group around these tools and implementing them. Update: There will be no podcast episodes in July. Lauren is taking a little break during a busy summer month, but will be back in August with an exciting new series! Other related resources from The Behavior Hub: Blog Post: The First Step to Emotional RegulationEmotion Regulation with the Top-Down or Bottom-Up ApproachProgressive Muscle Relaxation for Kids (& Adults!)How Exercise Impacts Emotional RegulationAmygdala: The Decision Maker of your Emotional BrainPodcast:Chaos to Calm (Part 5)Chaos to Calm (Part 4)Chaos to Calm (Part 3)Chaos to Calm (Part 2)Chaos to Calm (Part 1)Emotional Regulation with the Top Down or Bottom Up ApproachA Sequence for Emotional RegulationLeave Unwanted Behaviors BehindSelf Regulation - First of the 5 Needs AreasDo you have a question? I can answer it in a future episode!Email questions to podcast@thebehaviorhub.com or send via text to 717-693-7744.Subscribe to our mailing list and find out more about the Emotional Brain.Check out our Facebook Group – Raising and Teaching Respectful Children The Behavior Hub websiteThe Behavior Hub blogAre you struggling with behaviors and not sure where to begin? Let me help!Schedule a free discovery call and let me be your Guide.As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. 

Lauren is back with 5 more regulation strategies that you can try with the kiddos in your life! For the rest of May and all of June, Lauren is going to share 5 regulation strategies per week. In each episode, Lauren will explain how each strategy works to regulate and then give you specific examples of how you can start using these strategies with young kids (but these can be used with people of any age too!). In this episode, Lauren goes through a quick review of the regulation techniques shared in the first 4 parts of this series. She also shares even more regulation tools. Some of these tools are preventative and other are reactive; with a lot of tools in your toolbox, you always have what you need to help kids avoid or deal with difficult feelings. CleaningSorting or organizingStorytelling or story writingImaginary playHumming or singingScreamingLauren answers this week's listener question during the episode: These are all helpful, but how can I remember to do these things in the moment?Try-at-home tip:  Take a walk.Update: There will be no podcast episodes in July. Lauren is taking a little break during a busy summer month, but will be back in August with an exciting new series! Other related resources from The Behavior Hub: Blog Post: The First Step to Emotional RegulationEmotion Regulation with the Top-Down or Bottom-Up ApproachProgressive Muscle Relaxation for Kids (& Adults!)How Exercise Impacts Emotional RegulationAmygdala: The Decision Maker of your Emotional BrainPodcast:Chaos to Calm (Part 4)Chaos to Calm (Part 3)Chaos to Calm (Part 2)Chaos to Calm (Part 1)Emotional Regulation with the Top Down or Bottom Up ApproachA Sequence for Emotional RegulationLeave Unwanted Behaviors BehindSelf Regulation - First of the 5 Needs AreasDo you have a question? I can answer it in a future episode!Email questions to podcast@thebehaviorhub.com or send via text to 717-693-7744.Subscribe to our mailing list and find out more about the Emotional Brain.Check out our Facebook Group – Raising and Teaching Respectful Children The Behavior Hub websiteThe Behavior Hub blogAre you struggling with behaviors and not sure where to begin? Let me help!Schedule a free discovery call and let me be your Guide.As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. 

Lauren is back with 5 more regulation strategies that you can try with the kiddos in your life! For the rest of May and all of June, Lauren is going to share 5 regulation strategies per week. In each episode, Lauren will explain how each strategy works to regulate and then give you specific examples of how you can start using these strategies with young kids (but these can be used with people of any age too!). In this episode, Lauren shares 5 more regulation tools that you can use with people of all ages (most of these were developed with kids in mind, but can be easily adapted). Everyone needs a toolbox so that you can use different things depending on the day, feelings, or behaviors happening at the time. Today's techniques are all gamified regulation tools. These are fun ones! Simon SaysI Spy Scavenger HuntsYes andPillow PlungeOrigami or Paper AirplanesLauren answers this week's listener question during the episode: I'm stressed out and feel very tense. I feel like I'm holding on to all these emotions. What do I do to react to my kids better?Try-at-home tip:  Water paint. Update: There will be no podcast episodes in July. Lauren is taking a little break during a busy summer month, but will be back in August with an exciting new series! Other related resources from The Behavior Hub: Blog Post: The First Step to Emotional RegulationEmotion Regulation with the Top-Down or Bottom-Up ApproachProgressive Muscle Relaxation for Kids (& Adults!)How Exercise Impacts Emotional RegulationAmygdala: The Decision Maker of your Emotional BrainPodcast:Chaos to Calm (Part 3)Chaos to Calm (Part 2)Chaos to Calm (Part 1)Emotional Regulation with the Top Down or Bottom Up ApproachA Sequence for Emotional RegulationLeave Unwanted Behaviors BehindSelf Regulation - First of the 5 Needs AreasDo you have a question? I can answer it in a future episode!Email questions to podcast@thebehaviorhub.com or send via text to 717-693-7744.Subscribe to our mailing list and find out more about the Emotional Brain.Check out our Facebook Group – Raising and Teaching Respectful Children The Behavior Hub websiteThe Behavior Hub blogAre you struggling with behaviors and not sure where to begin? Let me help!Schedule a free discovery call and let me be your Guide.As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. 

Lauren is back with 5 more regulation strategies that you can try with the kiddos in your life! For the rest of May and all of June, Lauren is going to share 5 regulation strategies per week. In each episode, Lauren will explain how each strategy works to regulate and then give you specific examples of how you can start using these strategies with young kids (but these can be used with people of any age too!). In this episode, Lauren shares the first 6 emotional regulation strategies. All of today's approaches are nature and outdoors based which is perfect as we head into these warmer months. When you have a lot of options available, you can try each one and find the techniques that work best for you and your kiddos.Get Out in NatureWaterCloud Watch, Moon Watch, Airplane WatchNature-Based ArtFind Art Forms that Feel Like NatureBring Nature InsideLauren answers this week's listener question during the episode: I frequently and regularly am losing my cool with my kids. What do I do?Try-at-home tip:  Use a temperature change to "shock" system into neutral zone.Update: There will be no podcast episodes in July. Lauren is taking a little break during a busy summer month, but will be back in August with an exciting new series! Other related resources from The Behavior Hub: Blog Post: The First Step to Emotional RegulationEmotion Regulation with the Top-Down or Bottom-Up ApproachProgressive Muscle Relaxation for Kids (& Adults!)How Exercise Impacts Emotional RegulationAmygdala: The Decision Maker of your Emotional BrainPodcast:Chaos to Calm (Part 2)Chaos to Calm (Part 1)Emotional Regulation with the Top Down or Bottom Up ApproachA Sequence for Emotional RegulationLeave Unwanted Behaviors BehindSelf Regulation - First of the 5 Needs AreasDo you have a question? I can answer it in a future episode!Email questions to podcast@thebehaviorhub.com or send via text to 717-693-7744.Subscribe to our mailing list and find out more about the Emotional Brain.Check out our Facebook Group – Raising and Teaching Respectful Children The Behavior Hub websiteThe Behavior Hub blogAre you struggling with behaviors and not sure where to begin? Let me help!Schedule a free discovery call and let me be your Guide.As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. 

Lauren is back with 5 more regulation strategies that you can try with the kiddos in your life! For the rest of May and all of June, Lauren is going to share 5 regulation strategies per week. In each episode, Lauren will explain how each strategy works to regulate and then give you specific examples of how you can start using these strategies with young kids. In this episode, Lauren re-introduces the categorization system that she uses with young kids to help them identify their emotional states. And then shares the first 5 emotional regulation strategies:Acupressure PointsGratitude PracticeValidationWhisper WishFantasy Strategy (with a bit of humor!)Lauren answers this week's listener question during the episode: What can I do, as the adult, to regulate?Try-at-home tip: When energy goes up, go outside!  Update: There will be no podcast episodes in July. Lauren is taking a little break during a busy summer month, but will be back in August with an exciting new series! Other related resources from The Behavior Hub: Blog Post: The First Step to Emotional RegulationEmotion Regulation with the Top-Down or Bottom-Up ApproachProgressive Muscle Relaxation for Kids (& Adults!)How Exercise Impacts Emotional RegulationAmygdala: The Decision Maker of your Emotional BrainPodcast:Chaos to Calm (Part 1)Emotional Regulation with the Top Down or Bottom Up ApproachA Sequence for Emotional RegulationLeave Unwanted Behaviors BehindSelf Regulation - First of the 5 Needs AreasDo you have a question? I can answer it in a future episode!Email questions to podcast@thebehaviorhub.com or send via text to 717-693-7744.Subscribe to our mailing list and find out more about the Emotional Brain.Check out our Facebook Group – Raising and Teaching Respectful Children The Behavior Hub websiteThe Behavior Hub blogAre you struggling with behaviors and not sure where to begin? Let me help!Schedule a free discovery call and let me be your Guide.As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. 

Today is the first day of a 6 week series on regulation strategies. For the rest of May and all of June, Lauren is going to share 5 regulation strategies per week! In each episode, Lauren will explain how each strategy works to regulate and then give you specific examples of how you can start using these strategies with young kids. In this episode, Lauren re-introduces the categorization system that she uses with young kids to help them identify their emotional states. And then shares the first 5 emotional regulation strategies:Tense and releaseBalancingHumorShaking Your Body or DancingBreathworkLauren answers this week's listener question during the episode: How many regulation tools are enough tools for the toolbox?Try-at-home tip: Water exposure! Any exposure to water at all is super-calming and can bring the energy down almost instantly. Update: There will be no podcast episodes in July. Lauren is taking a little break during a busy summer month, but will be back in August with an exciting new series! Other related resources from The Behavior Hub: Blog Post: The First Step to Emotional RegulationEmotion Regulation with the Top-Down or Bottom-Up ApproachProgressive Muscle Relaxation for Kids (& Adults!)How Exercise Impacts Emotional RegulationAmygdala: The Decision Maker of your Emotional BrainPodcast:Emotional Regulation with the Top Down or Bottom Up ApproachA Sequence for Emotional RegulationLeave Unwanted Behaviors BehindSelf Regulation - First of the 5 Needs AreasDo you have a question? I can answer it in a future episode!Email questions to podcast@thebehaviorhub.com or send via text to 717-693-7744.Subscribe to our mailing list and find out more about the Emotional Brain.Check out our Facebook Group – Raising and Teaching Respectful Children The Behavior Hub websiteThe Behavior Hub blogAre you struggling with behaviors and not sure where to begin? Let me help!Schedule a free discovery call and let me be your Guide.As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. 

We're taking a break from our micro-wellness series because the current culture around child abuse has been weighing on Lauren's heart and she didn't want to go another day without talking about it.In this episode, Lauren is talking about child abuse and how it can be prevented by teaching our little ones how to talk about their bodies and advocate for themselves. From the definition of what abuse is to sharing resources that you can use with kids as young as 1 or 2 years old, Lauren provides the information and resources you need to feel empowered to talk about this with your kids or other caregivers in your life.Lauren answers this week's listener question during the episode: What do we do if kids disclose abuse?Try-at-home tip: Try taking a regulating breath by expanding out your chest.  References:The Mama Bear EffectSex Ed RescueACEs StudyBooks:Who Has What? All About Girls' Bodies and Boys' Bodies (Robie Harris)The Parents Guide to Private Body Parts (Cath Hakanson)That's My Willy (Alex Waldron)What's Down There? Book About Girls Bodies (Alex Waldron)When Sad, Scary Things Happen (Erika Arnold-McEwan)Some Days He Growled (N. Kimball Ostrowski)Body Boundaries Make Me Stronger (Elizabeth Cole)I Have the Power to Get Out Does Blake Keep the Secret?My Body's MineSome Secrets Should Never Be KeptThe Amazing YouOther related resources from The Behavior Hub: Blog Post: Children's EmotionsEmotional Brain: The Barking DogCommunicating with Kids: Saying How You FeelPodcast:How Emotional States Impact LearningMental Health Crisis in EducationQuestions and Answers from Listeners Do you have a question? I can answer it in a future episode!Email questions to podcast@thebehaviorhub.com or send via text to 717-693-7744.Subscribe to our mailing list and find out more about the Emotional Brain.Check out our Facebook Group – Raising and Teaching Respectful Children The Behavior Hub websiteThe Behavior Hub blogAre you struggling with behaviors and not sure where to begin? Let me help!Schedule a free discovery call and let me be your Guide.As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. 

The past few episodes have given you 5 minute micro-practices that you can add into your daily schedule to improve your physical and mental health. In this episode, Lauren focuses on how to use these micro-practices and micro-steps to achieve more balance in your life. Recently, Lauren has noticed so many people around her are just exhausted. Knowing how to recognize what to change and taking micro-steps to get there can make big changes in how you feel. It is possible to change your behavior patterns and re-wire your brain - you just need to know how to start.  Lauren answers this week's listener question during the episode: If you have 3 minutes a day to ground, what's the best thing you can do?Try-at-home tip:  Try the size of your emotions strategy.Other related resources from The Behavior Hub:Blog Post: What is self care?How Exercise Impacts Emotional RegulationSelf Care: Filling Your Own CupRest & Digest: The Parasympathetic Nervous SystemFight or Flight: The Sympathetic Nervous SystemPodcast:First episode in the series! The 5-Minute WorkoutRest to Sweat in 5 MinutesLow Impact Workout in 5 Minutes or LessHIIT Workout in 5 Minutes or Less7 Things to do to Create a HabitThe Align Method Daily FiveNervous System 101Our Online Courses: Classroom Design with the Brain in MindFrom Conflict to Calm:  How to communicate with kids so they listen the FIRST time!4 Simple Steps to Problem SolvingDo you have a question? I can answer it in a future episode!Email questions to podcast@thebehaviorhub.com or send via text to 717-693-7744.Subscribe to our mailing list and find out more about the Emotional Brain.Check out our Facebook Group – Raising and Teaching Respectful Children The Behavior Hub websiteThe Behavior Hub blogAre you struggling with behaviors and not sure where to begin? Let me help!Schedule a free discovery call and let me be your Guide.As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. 

Today we're switching gears for our micro-practices series, we've been focusing on the physical body but today we're going to shift focus to the mind. In this episode Lauren talks about the benefits of meditation and how you can start to add meditation into your daily routines.  As someone who struggles with meditation, Lauren shares the tips and tricks she finds helpful to becoming successful at meditation. We're giving you this 5 minute habits series as a way to help you move from a survival state to a place where you are thriving. There is no fast way to do this, but adopting micro practices like these will help you to start healing and will move you towards more consistent practices.Use the tips for building lasting habits to make these daily practices!Make sure to check out the First episode in the series! The 5-Minute Workout! Lauren answers this week's listener question during the episode: I absolutely hate to meditate! What else can I do?Try-at-home tip: Cleaning your produce - look up the benefits of an ozone machine!  ResourcesFives Ives WebsiteInsight TimerCalm AppHeadspaceOther related resources from The Behavior Hub:Blog Post: What is self care?How Exercise Impacts Emotional RegulationSelf Care: Filling Your Own CupPodcast:First episode in the series! The 5-Minute WorkoutRest to Sweat in 5 MinutesLow Impact Workout in 5 Minutes or LessHIIT Workout in 5 Minutes or Less7 Things to do to Create a HabitManage Your Stress or It Will Manage YouThe Align Method Daily FiveOur Online Courses: Classroom Design with the Brain in MindFrom Conflict to Calm:  How to communicate with kids so they listen the FIRST time!4 Simple Steps to Problem SolvingDo you have a question? I can answer it in a future episode!Email questions to podcast@thebehaviorhub.com or send via text to 717-693-7744.Subscribe to our mailing list and find out more about the Emotional Brain.Check out our Facebook Group – Raising and Teaching Respectful Children The Behavior Hub websiteThe Behavior Hub blogAre you struggling with behaviors and not sure where to begin? Let me help!Schedule a free discovery call and let me be your Guide.As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. 

In today's installment of our micro practices series, we're giving you an opportunity to level up the 5 minute workout routines we've been doing. Lauren is walking us through a high intensity interval (HIIT) workout that will help you improve cardiovascular health with just a couple of exercises per day.We're giving you this 5 minute habits series as a way to help you move from a survival state to a place where you are thriving. There is no fast way to do this, but adopting micro practices like these will help you to start healing and will move you towards more consistent practices.Use the tips for building lasting habits to make these daily practices!Make sure to check out the First episode in the series! The 5-Minute Workout! Lauren answers this week's listener question during the episode: How do I heal my nervous system?Try-at-home tip: Temperature Play!  ResourcesFeel Better in 5 with Ramgen ChatergeeFives Ives WebsiteAaron AlexanderOther related resources from The Behavior Hub:Blog Post: What is self care?How Exercise Impacts Emotional RegulationSelf Care: Filling Your Own CupPodcast:First episode in the series! The 5-Minute WorkoutRest to Sweat in 5 Minutes7 Things to do to Create a HabitManage Your Stress or It Will Manage YouThe Align Method Daily FiveOur Online Courses: Classroom Design with the Brain in MindFrom Conflict to Calm:  How to communicate with kids so they listen the FIRST time!4 Simple Steps to Problem SolvingDo you have a question? I can answer it in a future episode!Email questions to podcast@thebehaviorhub.com or send via text to 717-693-7744.Subscribe to our mailing list and find out more about the Emotional Brain.Check out our Facebook Group – Raising and Teaching Respectful Children The Behavior Hub websiteThe Behavior Hub blogAre you struggling with behaviors and not sure where to begin? Let me help!Schedule a free discovery call and let me be your Guide.As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases.