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 ...

Written by guest author Michelle Ramos, Ph.D. In early childhood, parents play a critical role in helping their children develop their emotion regulation skills, that is, the skills to label, ...

In parenting discussions, “self-regulation” often pertains to temper tantrums, behavioral issues, and child development. Dawn ...

All of us need to keep our emotions under control. Basing our actions on our feelings, to the neglect of thinking before doing or saying something, can have bad consequences. When something is said or ...

Key Takeaways Kids with an anxious attachment can be clingy, sensitive, and have low-esteem.Anxious attachment requires healing—parents should encourage independence and emotional regulation.If ...

Expertise from Forbes Councils members, operated under license. Opinions expressed are those of the author. Experiencing feelings of being overwhelmed, stressed and anxious can occur relatively ...

Emotional regulation skills for obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) may include identifying triggers, managing stress, and trying breathing exercises. OCD involves distressing, intrusive, and ...

Below, Marc Brackett shares five key insights from his new book, Dealing with Feeling: Use Your Emotions to Create the Life You Want. Emotion regulation is one of the most important skills for both ...