Emotional Regulation

This book comes to the aid of everyone who spends time with children in everyday life, including parents, educators and teachers. The book includes simple methods and exercises for parents, educators and teachers to follow in teaching children emotional regulation. Mindfulness techniques are included in the book. (Mindfulness – living in the present moment without judging yourself.) Emotional regulation is a cornerstone of emotional health and overall well-being for everyone. It allows us to face challenges with resilience, build healthy relationships and make sound decisions even in emotionally charged situations. Emotional regulation is an essential skill for children and a critical determinant of their future happiness and success. Parents and educators play a key role in developing children's emotional regulation. They are the main socialising figures in children's lives and their influence is paramount in shaping their children's ability to manage emotions. Throughout a child's life, parents are the ones who shape emotional regulation, correct emotional outbursts with maturity and empathy, and guide the emotional experience within the family. Parents offer their own example and direct guidance when it comes to emotional regulation. They help children identify and understand their emotions and learn appropriate ways to express them.