A stationary bike is not something you’d expect to see in an elementary school classroom, but it could soon be more common as a new approach to helping students improve their behaviour spreads across ...

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 ...

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 ...

Self-regulation skills are fundamental for children's emotional well-being and social development. It involves being aware of one’s emotions, thoughts and reactions and being able to manage those in ...

Every parent knows the scenario: you say it’s time to leave the birthday party or playdate, and your kid starts to tantrum. Or, your kid faces a setback at school, and they’re so hard on themselves ...

New research looks at how movement-based games like Simon Says and Red Light, Green Light can improve a young student’s self ...

Why calm matters: Maintaining composure helps children feel secure and can reduce the intensity of tantrums. Evolving strategies: Discipline methods are moving from punitive time-outs toward ...

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 ...

Throughout our lives, we need to be able to manage our thoughts and behaviour. We need to do this to reach various goals and to get along with others – even if other distractions and impulses get in ...

Children’s executive function skills need to play a game of catch-up, concludes a new research study. The study puts the ...

The increasing popularity of "gentle parenting" has launched a new buzzword into the child-rearing landscape: co-regulation. Co-regulation refers to an adult helping a child soothe their own emotions ...