When children are taught to be calm

When children are taught to be calm

Adults have become fluent in the language of burnout and wellness. Dinner party conversations see at least one guest who never misses an opportunity to talk about boundaries and emotional regulation at the office or at home. This, as if they are new discoveries after years of stumbling through life and hitting the rat race daily. Understanding and applying wellness, especially through self-care, is a skill. It’s a pity, said children’s wellness …