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 ...

Today, Marc Brackett is the founding director of the Yale Center for Emotional Intelligence. But he remembers what it was like to be a kid who struggled with his emotions. “I would sometimes just sit ...

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (ABC 4)- Helping kids navigate their emotions is a skill that may not come naturally to many parents. After all, we as parents often forget that our children are complex beings who ...

A new exhibit at the Virginia Aquarium and Marine Science Center helps visitors get in touch with their emotions. Filled with fun and interactive experiences, “Emotions at Play with Pixar’s ‘Inside ...

When life gets challenging—whether due to a family illness or troubling news online—helping kids express their emotions can feel overwhelming. Learn practical, age-appropriate strategies from Friends ...

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 ...

Essential Life Skills for Kids The journey of parenting is filled with both rewards and challenges. Every parent aspires for ...

Last week I was outside in the backyard with my 4-year-old son, immersed in conversation about his swim lesson that upcoming Saturday. We were talking about how excited he was about the lesson, how he ...

Great! Your kid already knows how to name their feelings. But naming feelings is just the first step. The real magic happens when children develop emotional awareness: understanding not just what they ...