Students’ poor self-regulation skills hurt learning. Behavioral problems can cause significant disruptions in the classroom, ...

This is part one of a two-part post. Click here for part two. Life often resembles a rollercoaster of calm moments and intense emotions, especially for those with relational trauma backgrounds. For ...

Tina D. Connan highlights resilience strategies to support and guide middle school students in overcoming challenges ...

Self-regulation skills are fundamental for children's emotional well-being and social development. It involves being aware of one’s emotions, thoughts and reactions and being able to manage those in ...

I totally get how hectic life can be. I’ve been there and, honestly, I’m still there plenty. A big part of why I wrote my books was to pinpoint the most common parts of the day that I know feel most ...

Experiencing feelings of being overwhelmed, stressed and anxious can occur relatively quickly. That’s why emotional self-regulation (ESR) is such an important skill. It helps us manage emotions, cope ...

Layla Touchet was teaching 1st grade students a lesson on “the grumpies.” As part of the lesson, students were asked to write or draw two things that help them let go of grumpy feelings. But one of ...

“I remember very well my years as a principal,” said Principal Ross in an informal conversation. “It felt like a 24-hour-a-day job.” He continued: I was the first one to arrive at 6 a.m.—leaving the ...