Too often, parents and teachers try to force kids to apologize and forgive. But research suggests there’s a better way that ...

Parents play a major role in how and how much a child’s anxiety is expressed, yet often without guidelines or tools. Society expects parents to teach our children positive behavior, but when do we ...

FRESNO, Calif. (KFSN) -- Children and teens can express and manage their emotions in a healthy way, if taught emotional regulation -- according to health experts. "It's something that they need to be ...

“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 ...

Teaching your child about four foundational emotions—anger, sadness, fear, and jealousy—can help them build a lifelong emotional vocabulary. Naming and normalizing feelings gives kids the language ...

Helping children manage anger is about more than stopping tantrums — it’s about teaching lifelong emotional skills. Experts agree that validating feelings, modeling calm, and guiding kids toward ...

Kids listen. They might not seem like they're paying attention all the time, but they are tuned in to the words, phrases and tone their parents use. They carry those things with them throughout their ...

Managing emotions is probably one of the greatest challenges facing every individual. You only have to look on the Internet to see a large number of adults who are easily carried away by their ...

My 5-year-old came into my bedroom and saw tears on my cheeks. I had to stop my knee-jerk reaction to immediately wipe my tears and pretend all is right in the world. Mommies don't cry. Mommies don't ...

Kids often feel overwhelmed by big emotions, and how parents respond can shape their resilience for life. Using validating language, teaching calming strategies, and avoiding overwhelming situations ...