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 ...

For years, I’ve taught a weekly psychology class to students ranging from 7 to 14 years old. In this class, I encourage self-reflection, asking kids to identify and express what they think and feel ...

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, ...

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 ...

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 ...

When a child is upset, most parents reach for the same question instinctively: "What's wrong?" It's well-intentioned and it comes from care. But after years of teaching conscious parenting and ...

Enter a school of education today and you’re likely to hear a phrase like this: “IQ is good, but EQ [emotional intelligence] is essential.” This reflects a profound shift in how we think about ...

When a child is upset, most parents reach for the same question instinctively: "What's wrong?" It's well-intentioned and it comes from care. But after years of teaching conscious parenting and ...

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, ...