Sometimes what looks like defiance is actually disappointment. Sometimes silence is sadness in disguise. When kids shut down after school, it’s not always about what just happened…it’s often about how something made them feel. The goal isn’t to fix it right away. The goal is to make space for what’s underneath: 💛 Belonging. 💛 Safety. 💛 Connection. Your calm presence is the invitation they may not know how to ask for. #Slumberkins #EmotionalRegulation