As the holiday season winds down, there are lots of different emotions going around. Many people feel excitement, hope, and happiness as they prepare for the new year ahead, but there can also be negative feelings like depression, dread, and/or anxiety as the year comes to an end. Depending on the emotions going around, big emotions can make social interactions more or less pleasant. Big emotions can be challenging for anyone to handle, but especially for kids who may struggle with emotional management. Emotional management refers to the ability to recognize/understand and manage feelings and emotions instead of letting strong […]
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5 Tips for Helping Kids Battle Disappointment
Election day is right around the corner and regardless of who you’re voting for there’s a lot of election anxiety going around. In August, the American Psychological association did a survey and discovered that for 7 out of 10 adults politics is a leading cause of stress. Meaning that no matter who wins this upcoming election a large portion of American adults will be dealing with post-election disappointment. Whether it’s a competition like an election with a winner and loser, an unexpected change of plans, a natural disaster, and accident, or any unexpected event- things don’t always go the way […]