When kids (or adults) are really mad, words and reactions can be ugly. The inability to calm down, self-regulate, and manage anger can have lasting negative effects, the most important of which ...

What is a Calm-Down Corner? A calm-down corner, or calm-down area, is a space in a home or classroom where kids can go to have alone time and calm down. It’s not a time-out or a punishment.

Emotions are the core of every relationship. That is why, parents need to teach kids about these and encourage them to identify and talk about their feelings whenever they want. When your little ones ...

Don’t take the bait. When your kids start acting up, the best way to de-escalate is to “do nothing,” a parenting expert has revealed. And it’s not about ignoring them — it’s about taking a beat to get ...

Teachers, pediatricians and child development experts share loving, creative advice on how to ease children (and their parents!) into a new school year.

These challenges may trigger anxiety in children which manifests as avoidance, anger, crying or clinging. Five ways parents can calm down an anxious child : ...

Whether you want to know how to calm down anxiety or anger, these expert-backed strategies for how to calm yourself down could help.

A recent study published in JAMA Pediatrics suggests frequently using smartphones or TV shows to calm a child at difficult moments may lead to emotional regulation issues down the road.