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 ...

Today, Marc Brackett is the founding director of the Yale Center for Emotional Intelligence. But he remembers what it was like to be a kid who struggled with his emotions. “I would sometimes just sit ...

Today’s kids are growing up in an environment filled with constant stimulation. We’re all juggling jam-packed schedules, digital distractions, and a world that often feels louder and more reactive ...

Kids pick up on emotional strength in ways you might not expect. Sometimes it’s the little things you do each day that teach them how to handle life’s ups and downs. You don’t need long talks or ...

Elementary school teachers have noticed that their students don’t have the coping strategies to self-regulate—or manage their emotions and behaviors—that previous generations had. More than 8 in 10 ...

Most parents want to do right by their children, but miss crucial emotional skills that could change their child’s entire life trajectory. Here’s how parents can raise “emotionally intelligent” kids.

Great! Your kid already knows how to name their feelings. But naming feelings is just the first step. The real magic happens when children develop emotional awareness: understanding not just what they ...

Parents are their children's first teachers in being able to control their emotions in a healthy manner. Parenting is one of the only jobs that doesn't come with a handbook or guide. However, a ...

All parents want a well-behaved child who does what they are told, but this isn't necessarily a realistic expectation. Kids are naturally rowdy — it's all part of development. That doesn’t mean that ...

Teaching kids how to share, take turns and be considerate of others is often top of mind for parents and caregivers. But kids also need to learn to how be assertive and stand up for themselves — even ...

Inner Child’ is Health and Me's new mental health series where we deep dive into lesser-known aspects of child psychology and how it shapes you as you grow up. Often unheard, mistaken, and ...

Bing Bong, the imaginary friend from the animated movie "Inside Out," clearly has a substantial fan base in San Antonio. The fanciful character can be found in physical form across from the entrance ...