The popular notion of "quality time" with children is a myth, often leading to parental guilt. Children actually need ...

FROM JEFFERSON HILLS. STUDENTS AT MCCLELLAN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL HAD THE CHANCE TO CHILL OUT. IT’S ALL THANKS TO A CHILL MOBILE, WHICH TEACHES KIDS HOW TO DEAL WITH THEIR EMOTIONS. IT’S OKAY TO NOT BE ...

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 ...

You can intentionally teach your child how to experience, recognize, and deal with emotions. It will be one of the greatest gifts you can give them. It will also be key to their resilience.

After a full summer of vacations and playtime, it’s time to hit the books again. While many kids anticipate the first day of school with excitement, for some, that first day can be stressful. “The ...

Transitions can stir big feelings in young children, even when nothing is “wrong.” Steady, emotionally present caregiving ...

There's a lot that's been said about the importance of having an emotional outlet. Whether it's going for a run, writing in a journal, or belting song lyrics in your car, everyone needs some form of ...