Gary Dumas joined KCRA 3 in the studio to talk about good emotional fitness for kids as they head back to class.

Some films marketed to children include scenes that are surprisingly intense, emotional, or downright terrifying. While they may not have been intended to frighten or make young viewers sad, these ...

We all know that little kids can often experience big emotions, and they begin to show those feelings as early as their first birthday. That's why it's so important to know how to talk about ...

I feel like you’re mad at me…” Have you ever heard this from your child? I have. Not all kids will articulate this feeling, but lots of children feel it at times. And let’s be honest, sometimes we are ...

I’ve come across some chatter recently on social media parenting platforms about how much to validate our kids’ feelings ...

In that one sentence, she distilled a lesson I keep relearning after 20 years of teaching and 10 years of parenting: When kids get mad — when they hit, scream, swear, glare, crumple up homework ...

Modeling Emotional Regulation As parents, we are sometimes so focused on our children’s needs that we sometimes forget that “leading others starts with leading yourself effectively,” said Kross.

There's a developmental sequence in which children experience and understand emotions, she says. For instance, the average 2-year-old can only categorize facial expressions as happy or angry.

Home Family Parents Who Do These 6 Basic Things Raise Kids Who Are Emotionally Wise Beyond Their Years Not all days are easy, but all days are opportunities to instill emotional wisdom into your ...

Pre-schoolers (children under the age of 5 or 6 years) are only just beginning to develop the capacity for emotion regulation: the ability to identify, understand, and talk about their feelings.

The “Emotions at Play with Pixar’s Inside Out" exhibit features various interactive stations for children to explore emotions. Pictured is an area with emotion mirrors.

The purpose of emotions is to help us make sense of what's going on inside and around us. Feelings offer quick feedback based on our past experiences. But for young kids, those experiences don't ...