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How to Stay Calm as a Parent When Co-Regulation Feels Impossible
Parents often think they’re teaching emotional regulation to their children. Developmentally, they’re actually building a regulation system together. By Tess Shirefley, Developmental Psychologist and...
Meltdowns & Tantrums: Why Emotional Regulation Is So Hard for Kids
As a developmental psychologist (and a mom of three), I break down why emotional regulation is so hard for kids, and how understanding meltdowns...
Why Won’t My Child Listen?
“Why Won’t My Child Listen?” The surprising developmental reasons why kids won’t listen to parents By Dr. Tess Shirefley, Developmental Psychologist and Child Development...