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

As infants, our emotional expression is our primary mode of communication: Crying when we are distressed or laughing and smiling when we are happy. We tend to become upset (e.g., angry, sad, or ...

Many parents feel ill-equipped to aid their child's mental health, but studies show that active engagement fosters better ...

A consistent bedtime may be more important to a child's ability to control their emotions and behavior than the duration or quality of their sleep, according to a new publication. Sleep can affect a ...

Parents often ask “What’s wrong?” when a child is upset. But Reem Raouda, a child psychologist who has studied more than 200 ...

Children who are exposed to television at younger ages have a more difficult time regulating their emotions, a study shows. The article in the Infant Behavior and Development journal shows television ...

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In the unfolding Beckham saga, we see more than just a family falling apart. It’s a potent reminder of the challenges that many families face, prompting reflection on the nature of love and the ...

Anxiety, at right — pictured here with Joy — is one of the new emotions in Inside Out 2 and really steals the show. (Pixar) The Disney Pixar film, out June 14, introduces five new emotions, including ...