Children receive very different messages about emotions based on gender. Young girls are often encouraged to be quiet, agreeable, and accommodating, while young boys are…
Many children are taught—directly or indirectly—that standing their ground means responding aggressively or proving themselves in the moment. In social environments, this belief can push…
Many children experience big emotions but lack the words to explain what they are feeling. When frustration, fear, or confusion builds without an outlet, it…
A small moment at school can quickly escalate when a child doesn’t yet know how to manage big emotions. A teasing comment, a misunderstanding on…