The Reset Button – A Fun Way to Teach Emotional Do-Overs

The Reset Button – A Fun Way to Teach Emotional Do-Overs

Everyone has off moments. What matters is how we bounce back.

✅ The Hack: Use a “Reset Button” to Start Fresh

Teach your child they can “reset” when they make a mistake. Press an imaginary button and try again.

🧠 Why It Works:

This introduces emotional recovery as a skill. It encourages accountability without shame.

✨ Say This:

• "Let’s hit our reset buttons and start over."

• Press pretend button on forehead together.

👪 Parent Wins:

• Encourages resilience

• Teaches kids mistakes are okay

• Low-pressure way to break tension