Border Region Behavioral Health Center

06/16/2026

06/16/2026

06/16/2026

Send this to a friend who had a rough day. 💌

06/16/2026

06/16/2026

Everyone can play a role in su***de prevention. Some warning signs may help you determine if someone in your life is at risk for su***de.

💚 Know the warning signs
💚 Seek help by calling or texting 988 or chatting online 988lifeline.org

06/16/2026

Envíale esto a un amig@ que tuvo un día difícil. 💌

06/16/2026

If you have a toddler, you already know that big feelings can arrive out of nowhere, over the wrong cup color, a broken cracker, or a sock that doesn’t feel right. And in those moments it can feel impossible to know what to do.

Here’s what’s important to understand: toddlers are not being dramatic and they are not manipulating you! Their brains are genuinely not yet equipped to handle the intensity of what they feel. The prefrontal cortex, the part responsible for reasoning, impulse control, and emotional regulation, is barely online at this age. What they’re experiencing in a meltdown is a full nervous system flood, and they have absolutely no tools to get themselves out of it alone.

That’s where you come in!

You don’t need to fix the feeling or stop the tears; you just need to be the calm, safe presence their nervous system can borrow from until the storm passes. And every time you show up for them in those moments, you are literally helping their brain build the neural pathways for regulation that they will carry for the rest of their life.

Here are 12 ways to help your toddler through big emotions:

👉🏼 Stay calm and present: your nervous system sets the tone for theirs.
👉🏼 Get down to their level: eye contact and a soft voice help them feel seen.
👉🏼 Validate their feelings: “it’s okay to feel mad” goes further than “calm down.”
👉🏼 Offer physical comfort: a hug or held hand can bring instant safety.
👉🏼 Encourage deep breaths: model it yourself first.
👉🏼 Reduce overstimulation: a quieter space helps their nervous system reset.
👉🏼 Offer limited choices: giving some control reduces the overwhelm.
👉🏼 Distract or redirect gently: a favorite toy or activity can shift the moment.
👉🏼 Use movement: jumping, running, or dancing helps release big feelings physically.
👉🏼 Keep routines consistent: predictability creates safety and reduces meltdowns.
👉🏼 Praise and reassure: positive words build their confidence and calm.
👉🏼 Be patient: regulation is a skill, and it takes time and a lot of love.

Every child is different, and getting to know your child’s specific needs is part of the journey. But the essence is always the same: connection and regulation first, and only then are they truly open to learning and guidance.

You cannot teach a child who doesn’t feel safe, and you cannot discipline a child whose nervous system is still flooded. Lead with love, and the rest follows. ❤️

06/16/2026

As we appreciate the good things and people around us, don’t forget one important aspect. You… Most people rarely take the time to reflect on how they have grown, what they have learned, and how much stronger they have become.

This is not frivolous - it’s so important to catch up with yourself, and appreciate how far you’ve come. Which leads to an inner steadiness, and a revised inner narrative, and directly influence how you walk through life.

Drop a 🌈 if you are willing to update your inner narrative.