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 ...

Self-regulation skills are fundamental for children's emotional well-being and social development. It involves being aware of one’s emotions, thoughts and reactions and being able to manage those in ...

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 ...

I study self-regulation, but I still struggle to manage my emotions as a parent at times. Parents' actions can strongly shape how children develop self-regulation, so I'd like to do better. Strategies ...

Layla Touchet was teaching 1st grade students a lesson on “the grumpies.” As part of the lesson, students were asked to write or draw two things that help them let go of grumpy feelings. But one of ...

A major new study involving Dr Samuel Forbes from our Department of Psychology has revealed that the pandemic significantly ...

Child psychologists emphasize that while parents often prioritize academic achievement, resilience, purpose, and healthy relationships hold greater importance.

The COVID pandemic disrupted children's ability to self-regulate, according to new research from the University of East Anglia. A new study reveals that the pandemic hampered children's ability to ...