Teach Kids to Take Breaks — Before They Hit a Breaking Point
You’ve probably seen it before — a student shuts down mid-task, a child storms off after a redirection, or your own kid crumples into a puddle of frustration. We often treat these moments as behavior problems, but what if they’re really communication?
What if what that child needs… is a break?
But not just any break. Not the kind that feels like giving up or walking away from responsibility. I’m talking about a regulated, intentional pause — one that helps a child reset and return, not escape and avoid.