When children are stressed or re-experiencing trauma, their body is programmed to protect itself. All their energy goes in the process of self protection; getting away, fighting, or shutting down. This all looks like bad behavior on the outside, but on the inside the child’s body is working hard. However, the hard work goes into defense, not into offense where they can think, process the situation, or make good choices. Here are ten tips to help children regulate and improve their behavior.