(WSYR-TV) — It can be hard to share how you really feel and for children, it can be even more challenging to express emotions. Elizabeth Evett has years of experience working in the mental ...
For young children this is about learning to manage their own emotions and understand how other people might be feeling, knowing what kind of behaviour is acceptable in different situations ...
Many of us grow up learning to suppress our feelings instead of understanding them. We're taught to "toughen up" or to prioritize productivity or practicality over emotional well-being.
Elementary school teachers have noticed that their students don’t have the coping strategies to self-regulate—or manage their emotions and ... studies on children’s self-regulation skills.