Rather than avoiding negative emotions, developmental psychologists recommend practicing emotion coaching. Source: Guillaume de Germain/Unsplash Emotional scenes are common for caregivers. A small boy ...

When toddlers melt down and teens snap back, it’s natural for us to have emotions. Some parents feel overwhelmed or out of control. Others try to push their emotions away. Emotions, after all, can be ...

If you’re a parent or guardian, you’ve heard about the importance of respecting your child’s feelings. Teaching our kids can help them work through the negative emotions they experience as they grow ...

“I aspire to create a safe place for moms and teens to communicate about difficult topics through nondefensive language prompts that create generous intention and respect for each other.” — Gina ...

"If children feel safe, they can take risks, ask questions, make mistakes, learn to trust, share their feelings and grow." —Alfie Kohn Source: Maureen Healy/Shutterstock Coaching your child or student ...