If your child is crying, something is wrong. While that something may not seem worth the tears in your eyes, children ...

Teaching kids how to share, take turns and be considerate of others is often top of mind for parents and caregivers. But kids also need to learn to how be assertive and stand up for themselves — even ...

Parents really have to teach kids their way around a kitchen before they leave for college. Without basic cooking knowledge, ...

Reviewed by Charissa Chamorro, PhD In parenting discussions, “self-regulation” often pertains to temper tantrums, behavioral issues, and child development. Dawn Friedman, MSEd, LPCC, a licensed ...

We have all behaved this way, but as children grow up, it is important that they are taught how to control these emotions so that they can deal with situations better. Teaching children about ...

The emphasis on teaching social-emotional learning continues to expand across K-12 schools, especially at the high school level. That is the case even though there has been significant pushback ...

Teaching your kids to cope with their emotions is vital, Dr. Bhatt explains, because it sets them up for future success when tough situations arise. Here are just a few of the most important ...

Explicit SEL instruction: Schools can provide explicit social-emotional instruction to explain concepts like impulse control, emotional regulation, and goal-setting. These lessons should also help ...