It dawned on me that the tools of regulation are not just tools to be suggested by an occupational therapist, a behaviorist, speech therapist, or special education teacher, but they are a life skill for us all. Think about it, we all help our children to learn how to regulate in their home and community. When they are excited about going somewhere, we stop them at the front door of the place and say, “Okay, calm down; others are inside enjoying their coffee or lunch, and we need to be respectful.” They may take a deep breath, slow their pace, and adjust their voice volume, which are all self-regulation strategies. At first, they need co-regulation to help them manage their excitement, then modeling to remind them what they can do.