We’ve all been there—whether it’s a toddler screaming in the grocery store aisle, a teenager slamming a door, or even ourselves feeling our blood pressure rise during a stressful workday. These are "big feelings," and they are a natural part of being human.However, experiencing big emotions doesn't mean we have to be controlled by them. Emotional regulation is the learned skill of noticing, understanding, and managing these emotions to move from reacting to responding.Here is