When feelings of sadness, anger, fear, or frustration build up, kids can also become aggressive or anxious, which can lead to relationship difficulties. Helping your child identify their emotions For your child, the first step in learning how to manage their emotions is recognizing what they ...
The same concept applies to parent-child relationship as well. Just as we parents don’t enjoy it when our kids are disrespectful to us, we should teach them that they are within their rights to expect respect fromus. And we need to make every effort possible to live up to that expecta...
Teaching kids to be kind is possible. Well, let’s be honest, kids are born kind. It’s up to the adults in their lives to nurture this natural quality. And let’s be clear. Being kind is more than holding the door for someone (although I do love that act of kindness). Our goal...
ThedaysofjustteachingkidstheirABCsarelonggone.Moderneducatorsaretaskedwiththeseeminglyimpossibleresponsibilityofensuringthattoday'syouthareacademicallypreparedforlifeoutsidetheclassroom:beingself-aware,self-managing,sociallyaware,relationship-buildingandresponsibledecision-makerswhopositivelycontributetosociety.Thatisquiteanas...
Kids should learn to help the world because they will grow up in it but also for their own emotional health and wellbeing. Here's why and how
It takes time for kids to learn how to make smart decisions. Don’t get discouraged if they don’t always and immediately make the right choices. Even when your kids are old enough to make decisions themselves, they still need yourpatience and understanding. Be there to talk to them, offe...
When kids learn not to fight their emotions, anxiety and stress can be reduced or eliminated. Guidance for Parents As parents, it’s sometimes hard to tell what our children are going through deep down. Tantrums, defiance, or aggressive behavior are not always clear indications of the underlyin...
38. Add in SEL to your routines Helping children manage their emotions is essential in classrooms. One way to do this is by incorporatingSEL books for kids. Start social-emotional learning with your morning meeting time to have it as part of your daily routine. ...
This resource supports educators and parents with a practical and structured approach to fostering emotional intelligence (EI) from a young age. You don’t have to have a background in psychology to help kids regulate their emotions better!
TheManaging Frustrationvideo lesson focuses on acknowledging frustration and coping strategies for students to handle these emotions. Utilize this lesson for teaching kids responsibility of perseverance in decision making by emphasizing how managing frustration is crucial for making informed choices amidst chal...