Self-regulation refers to the ability to independently manage emotions and adjust one's behavior under stress. Young children ...

Elementary school teachers have noticed that their students don’t have the coping strategies to self-regulate—or manage their emotions and behaviors—that previous generations had. More than 8 in 10 ...

Challenges with impulsivity and emotional regulation may present as aggression in children with ADHD. These behaviors can be challenging, but a mental health professional can help create an effective ...

As a licensed professional counselor and play therapist working with children ages 3-10, my work focuses on supporting children and families through trauma, adjustment, family issues and ...

Today’s kids are growing up in an environment filled with constant stimulation. We’re all juggling jam-packed schedules, digital distractions, and a world that often feels louder and more reactive ...

All parents want a well-behaved child who does what they are told, but this isn't necessarily a realistic expectation. Kids are naturally rowdy — it's all part of development. That doesn’t mean that ...

As parents, we naturally worry when our children exhibit behaviors that seem unusual or obsessive. We recently had a mother asking about her 10-year-old son who insists on wearing certain outfits on ...

Common stressors for youth include academics, family changes, social pressures, and global events. Parents can help children manage stress by modeling healthy coping strategies and creating a ...

ANN ARBOR, Mich. – Many parents are all too familiar with angry outbursts from their children, from sibling squabbles to protests over screen time limits. But some parents may find it challenging to ...

Co-authored by Amy Vigliotti, PhD and Carly Teperman, Psy.D. The defiant child is often misunderstood. Their reactions to the world can seem harsh or rebellious, but much of this behavior stems from ...