"Just as you can’t teach someone to swim while they’re drowning, you can’t discipline a child while they’re in a meltdown." This image reminds us that teaching, discipline, reasoning, and logic will be ineffective while a child is dysregulated and that its silly to even try (though we often want to!).

This free download will provide you with 6 png files to choose from that will vary in color and images. They will all include the same quote. Keep the image digital to use as a phone screen reminder, print it off on quality paper to frame and hang on your wall, or share with another caregiver you think would benefit from the quote. How you use the file is your choice!