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Marissa Nivison, Postdoctoral Research Fellow, Department of Psychology, University of Calgary

Big feelings: 5 ways parents can help kids learn to regulate their emotions

Parenting can be hard and can feel especially overwhelming when children have strong emotions, such as anger, frustration or excitement, that they are not always able to regulate on their own.

Although children may struggle to manage strong emotions, parents play a critical role in helping them navigate them.

Drawing on our work with children and families, we share practical tips and resources to help parents support their children through emotional ups and downs — big feelings.

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