It blows my mind we're able to ever coherently communicate with each other. That kind of capacity takes not only emotional intelligence, but enough self-awareness to be able to accurately describe ...

Emotions are complex, and yet we generally use oversimplified language to describe them. The "feelings wheel" helps you communicate more effectively. Emotions are complex, and yet we generally use ...

This year has been tough on kids. And while you may know that your child is feeling blue because she hasn’t been able to hug grandma or see her teacher in-person for months, your kid just doesn’t have ...

There is no denying that the pandemic has been exceptionally tough on all parents. But the fact is, it has been especially difficult for your child. From being forced to stay indoors, to the constant ...

Parenting trends come and go, with psychologists, childminders and other experts offering new techniques all the time to both nurture and discipline children. Modern techniques like the naughty step ...

The laminated chart was intended to help young Gurnee schoolchildren identify emotional “zones” while learning remotely. Were they happy, calm and ready to learn? Frustrated, worried, losing control?