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

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 ...

Nearly half of teenagers report being online nearly constantly, according to a recent survey by the Pew Research Center. And “screen-time” is pervasive among younger children, surveys show. There’s no ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Emotional regulation skills help kids learn how to socialize with their peers, and manage overwhelming feelings. Kids who can ...

Experiencing feelings of being overwhelmed, stressed and anxious can occur relatively quickly. That’s why emotional self-regulation (ESR) is such an important skill. It helps us manage emotions, cope ...

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 ...