Some parents may wonder if their child has been here before because they are equipped with emotional intelligence that hasn't been taught. Having the ability to manage their own emotions and ...
Imagine a child who is able to say, “I’m nervous right now,” when walking into a new social situation. Or picture a teenager who takes a few deep breaths and says to their friend, “I understand you’re ...
Parents often ask “What’s wrong?” when a child is upset. But Reem Raouda, a child psychologist who has studied more than 200 child-parent relationships, says parents who raise the most emotionally ...
A parent's job isn't to shield their child from life's challenges, but to guide them through — offering support and tools to help them thrive in tough times. As a child life specialist and therapist, ...
Everywhere you turn, there's another story about how today's kids aren't learning resilience and are struggling with issues like anxiety — which is not exactly what you'd expect given how hands-on ...