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This printable set includes six cut-apart cards—Pause, Connect, Describe, Guide, Repair, and Reflect—with calm, practical prompts for responding when a preschooler is distressed or behavior escalates. Each card offers an adult action and sample words to support safety, connection, clear limits, and a fresh start. Keep the cards nearby for challenging moments, then use the Reflect prompt afterward to consider what the child may need next. Designed for children ages 3–5.
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