We express our emotions and recognize them in others using facial expressions – this is obvious. What is, perhaps, less immediately obvious is that we also recognize and express emotions using body ...

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 ...

Emotional regulation is a child’s ability to understand, express, and manage their feelings in healthy ways. This skill ...

Most parents want to do right by their children, but miss crucial emotional skills that could change their child’s entire life trajectory. Here’s how parents can raise “emotionally intelligent” kids.

To learn more about our editorial approach, explore The Direct Message methodology. We’ve all heard the phrase “You’re so composed.” It’s usually meant as a compliment. But what if composure is not ...

Teaching our children how to express love and gratitude has become more crucial than ever. As parents, we’re not just raising children; we’re nurturing future adults who will need strong emotional ...

This piece is part of Scientific American's column The Science of Parenting. For more, go here. A couple of years ago I was at the ophthalmologist with my six-year-old daughter. The optician asked me ...

When your child is upset about something you don't believe is worth their tears, it's easy to throw out seemingly innocuous phrases in the heat of the moment — "Stop crying! You're fine!" However, ...