• Self-regulation helps kids manage big emotions and behaviors, but it’s a skill they need to learn over time—and they learn it from their parents. • Parents play a key role in teaching ...

I study self-regulation, but I still struggle to manage my emotions as a parent at times. Parents' actions can strongly shape how children develop self-regulation, so I'd like to do better. Strategies ...

There are several ways to define self-regulation skill. My definition is layered but not precise enough for research purposes. However, research definitions have no therapeutic value, and this is a ...

Experiencing feelings of being overwhelmed, stressed and anxious can occur relatively quickly. That’s why emotional self-regulation (ESR) is such an important skill. It helps us manage emotions, cope ...

Over the years of educating parents, teachers and caregivers about early childhood development, we've received many questions about how to raise emotionally intelligent kids. Kids with high emotional ...

Emotional regulation skills help kids learn how to socialize with their peers, and manage overwhelming feelings. Kids who can regulate their emotions have fewer or less intense tantrums, and might ...

The primer explains that secure attachment lowers stress responses and strengthens emotion regulation, while co-regulation from a parent helps a child when their own self-regulation is not yet enough.

Children’s executive function skills need to play a game of catch-up, concludes a new research study. The study puts the ...

As humans, we experience vast arrays of emotions. While some of us have the ability to manage those emotions and reveal them during intentional moments, many of us do struggle with those big feelings, ...

Do you ever wonder why we humans act differently than each other? Why do some people indulge in sweet treats when they're on a diet while others seem to manage not eating junk food on a diet? Well, it ...