FOUR TECHNIQUES TO HELP CHILDREN EMOTIONALLY REGULATE

Dealing with intense emotions can be challenging for adults, but for children, it can feel even more overwhelming. Mastering emotional regulation as a child is no small feat. Fortunately, the experts at Motherly.com have developed four strategies to help parents guide their children toward better emotional management, especially with the school year approaching. “Emotional regulation is more than just a parenting challenge—it’s a fundamental life skill, part of what we call ‘executive functions,” Janie Kokakis, a Speech Language Pathologist said in an article that she wrote for Motherly.com. “These skills help our children (and us) manage thoughts, emotions, and actions, paving the way for success in life, school, relationships and beyond.” Parent having a positive moment with child. ADOBE STOCK IMAGES Kokakis goes on to say that, “As a speech language pathologist with years of experience working with families, I’ve seen firsthand how crucial it is to empower parents with practical strategies to support their children’s development of these skills. That’s why I’ve developed a simple four-step process to help parents foster emotional regulation and executive function in their children.” Check out these four techniques by Kokakis that are sure to be a big boost to your parenting toolbox for...