Marc Brackett explains what's wrong with the way society teaches (or doesn't teach) children about dealing with feelings—and how we can do better.

If you’re a parent or guardian, you’ve heard about the importance of respecting your child’s feelings. Teaching our kids can help them work through the negative emotions they experience as ...

My four-year-old daughter: You CAN’T comb my hair! Me: It’s late—we have to leave for school in five minutes. I need to comb your hair. My daughter: I’ll ...

Learn how a therapy dog named Owen equips kids with emotional intelligence. An interview with therapist and author, David ...

Why do young children often miss the emotions behind adult expressions? A pioneering study led by researcher Xie Wanze from Peking University's School of Psychological and Cognitive Sciences, in ...

This blog was co-authored with Dr. Craig Bailey, Yale Center for Emotional Intelligence. Despite our best intentions, there are times when our children’s emotions push us to our limits. Maybe we snap ...

While it can be hard for children to express what they need from you, looking at your child's natal chart can help you tailor your parenting style to their unique needs. Your child’s birth chart has ...