It's so hard not to lose your cool when you child is melting down, but these tips can help bring down the temperature a bit.

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 ...

In recent decades, parenting has become increasingly intense. Parents are bombarded by the message that any failure on their part may mess their kids up for life. As a result, parents seek out often ...

As the old adage goes, there's no handbook for parenting. But ask anyone who has raised a child into adulthood, and they'll likely tell you they never needed one. That's because in healthy, developed ...

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

Mon, March 9, 2026 at 2:00 PM UTC These situations are emotional–but both kids and parents can learn skills to help manage all the big feelings that come up when you’re a kid, especially an ...

Any parent will tell you that raising a child isn't easy. While the experience can be filled with joy and love and fulfillment, emotional, financial, and marital stress will present challenges to any ...

As someone who researches self-regulation for a living, it's a little ironic to admit that I can really struggle with regulating my emotions as a parent. Over the past few months, I've been writing a ...