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 ...

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

TO SAFETY. WOW WOW WOW. FIVE ON YOUR MENTAL HEALTH TONIGHT. TEACHING YOUR KIDS TO MANAGE THEIR EMOTIONS. SOME STUDY SHOWS IT CAN HELP THEM EARN BETTER GRADES. HERE TO TALK ABOUT THAT DOCTOR ERICA LEE, ...

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 ...

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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, ...

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