Every parent knows the scenario: you say it’s time to leave the birthday party or playdate, and your kid starts to tantrum. Or, your kid faces a setback at school, and they’re so hard on themselves ...

The following are a few ideas for improving self-regulation skills for you and your children. Self-regulation is the ability to think about your long-term best interests so you can calm your emotional ...

Supporting a child through intense emotions while managing your own is challenging work. Part of this is to practise ...

Editor’s Note: This story is the first in a series looking at ways we can help our children restore, with patience and love, some of what the pandemic has taken away. I used to be a bit cynical about ...

As a mother of two small kids, motherhood is a primary identity for me and it shapes so much of how I view myself, what I do with my time, and the choices I make in my life. Thoughts cross my mind day ...

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Emotional regulation is key for maintaining mental well-being and improving daily interactions. Effective daily exercises can help you manage your emotions, promoting resilience and a sense of control ...

“Feelings…nothing more than feelings…” Sounds so soothing, doesn’t it? Except feelings can get pretty big and even scary when they’re radiating from small children. Who hasn’t been blown away by the ...

A psychologist suggests interactions with a particular parent help kids better process their emotions. Parents are often a kid's first introduction to identifying and managing their emotions. From joy ...