Every small child gets anxious sometimes. But when your kid is panicking, there's a common two-word phrase you should never utter: Calm down. That's according to Rachel Romer, CEO and co-founder of education assistance benefits company Guild, who's a mom to two children. Saying "calm down" doesn't validate the child's emotions or help them understand their feelings, and can even unintentionally come across as dismissive, they said. The trio recommended two exercises to help children better manage their heightened emotions.

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Persons: Rachel Romer, who's, Romer, Brené Brown, Adam Grant, Brown, Grant, Alison Wood Brooks, doesn't Organizations: Wharton