I bet you yell at your kid from time to time. I do too. Only yesterday I raised my voice at my son (I called it “raising my voice” when I told my partner about it later, but let’s be honest — it was yelling). I had tried to stay calm. I had tried to […]
Emotional intelligence
Seven-Year-Old Temper Tantrums: What’s Normal and What’s Not?
Are seven-year-old temper tantrums normal? Or are they something you should genuinely worry about? If you’re here, chances are you’ve recently stood in your kitchen, your car, or the middle of a grocery store thinking, “I thought we were past this stage.” I’ve been there too. As a mom of three and a certified teacher […]
Why and How to Talk to Kids About Emotions
Despite popular belief, emotionally intelligent kids are not immune to anxiety, anger, or other big emotions. When those feelings show up, they can arrive with surprising intensity—sometimes leaving both children and parents unsure of what to do next. I know this both professionally and personally. As a parent of three and someone who has spent […]
5-year-old temper tantrums
Are you wondering why your 5-year-old seems angry or aggressive, or whether ignoring tantrums is the right approach? Are you asking yourself how to deal with tantrums in 5-year-olds without making things worse? If so, you are not alone. 5-year-old temper tantrums are very common, and they are often closely linked to a child’s emotional […]
Science says this one thing alone can improve your teen’s emotional well-being
Everyone knows that having a sense of purpose has a positive impact on many different areas of your life. But is the same true for adolescents? A group of researchers from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign set out to find out. Their study was interested in the relationship between adolescents’ sense of purpose and their […]