When kids feel bombarded by difficult emotions, they may feel a sense of helplessness, as if there is nothing they can do to pull themselves out of the storm. As parents, we know effective strategies ...

A few months into the pandemic, 11-year-old Jaidyn Oloo was struggling. Attending school online and feeling isolated from his friends, he became increasingly sad and angry. His parents started to ...

Young children can have big feelings, but not yet know how to handle them. Parents and caregivers can learn how to use coaching as a simple tool for responding to a child’s upset to build her ...

Reviewed by Charissa Chamorro, PhD Key Takeaways Emotional regulation skills help kids learn how to socialize with their peers, and manage overwhelming feelings.Kids who can regulate their emotions ...

Trying to find a good video for your little ones to watch on YouTube can be a challenge. Even if you limit the search to YouTube Kids, there’s so much out there. How can you determine what’s good and ...

Author and humorist Erma Bombeck once wrote, "When my kids become wild and unruly, I use a nice, safe playpen. When they're finished, I climb out." As parents, we all have moments when we would like ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I write about relationships, personality, and everyday psychology. Kids often need help channeling their emotions into productive ...