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 ...

The following are a few ideas for improving self-regulation skills for you and your children. Self-regulation is the ability to think about your long-term best interests so you can calm your emotional ...

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 ...

Child psychologists emphasize that while parents often prioritize academic achievement, resilience, purpose, and healthy relationships hold greater importance.

A major new study involving Dr Samuel Forbes from our Department of Psychology has revealed that the pandemic significantly ...

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 ...

Positive self-talk can significantly improve your emotional well-being. By consciously choosing supportive and affirming language when you think or speak to yourself, you can effectively manage stress ...

The report, published in the journal Developmental Psychology, details how researchers from the University of Surrey studied 240 primary school students aged 7 - 11 years across a period of 11 weeks.

Emotional self-regulation is the ability to think before you act, which can help you view situations more positively. Developing this skill takes practice, and you can help through strategies that ...