Dr. McCoy said kids often do this as a way of processing the emotional aspects of the story in question, which in turn helps ...

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 ...

Little kids experience all of life at full volume, without the checks and balances of emotional restraint that comes, ...

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 ...

All children are special, but some demonstrate early signs of high intellectual potency by their behaviour and thinking. Recognising these signs can help parents nurture a child’s intellectual and ...

Raising a child in today's fast-paced, achievement-driven world is no small feat. While many parents focus on grades and extracurriculars, one of the most overlooked skills is emotional intelligence.

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, ...

As parents, we want so many things for our children — good health, success, happy relationships, and purpose in life. One thing we can do to try to guarantee these things is to help them develop ...

As Dr. Melanie McNally, clinical psychologist and author of The Emotionally Intelligent Teen, says, emotional intelligence is when a person has awareness and understanding of their own internal state ...

Academic achievement alone can't define success. Schools must integrate emotional, social, and adversity skills into ...