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 ...

"I love your posts, but my husband is afraid that if we allow our kids to get upset as you suggest, they'll never learn to control their emotions. Don't we need to just say No sometimes?" —Rachel All ...

When you child is having a tantrum, it's tempting to have one yourself. A therapist explains how to get yourself under control. Do you ever feel yourself losing control when your kids get a bit too ...

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. — Sleep can affect a child’s attitude and behavior, as many parents can attest, but a consistent bedtime may be more influential than sleep quality or duration, according to a new ...

Parents often ask “What’s wrong?” when a child is upset. But Reem Raouda, a child psychologist who has studied more than 200 child-parent relationships, says parents who raise the most emotionally ...

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Toddlerhood represents a time with emotions for young children. Sudden tantrums crying fits, disregarding directions or aggressive behaviors may be labeled as "misbehavior." However frequently this is ...

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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 ...