Strategies for parents who want to help their sons cope with feelings of anger in a productive way.

When my daughter Anjali was young, she was tiny but fierce. She would erupt over small injustices, like having to set one more plate on the table than her sister. Her small body was scarcely able to ...

Big emotions are a normal part of childhood, but they can sometimes feel overwhelming for both children and the adults who ...

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 ...

As a child psychologist, I’ve seen firsthand how powerful it is for children to have the right tools to manage their emotions. Kids experience intense feelings of frustration, anger, and sadness—and ...