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Building Emotional Resilience in Kids

Building Emotional Resilience in Kids: Mastering the Regulation of Emotion

Dr. Roseann Capanna-Hodge

The regulation of emotion, known as emotion regulation, entails the capacity to modulate our emotional responses. Mastery in this area is vital for maintaining mental health, nurturing relationships, and enhancing one’s quality of life. Many of the children and teens I work with struggle with emotion regulation abilities and that can have a negative affect on child development and the

Read More »
107 Self Regulation Skills

107 Self Regulation Skills for Children: How to Improve Focus, Emotional Control, and Learning

Dr. Roseann Capanna-Hodge

Ever tried reasoning with a tired, hungry, overstimulated child who refuses to wear socks because they feel “weird”? Yep, that’s what dysregulation looks like in action. But here’s the thing—self-regulation skills for children don’t just magically appear overnight. They have to be taught, practiced, and reinforced (preferably before the next public meltdown in Target). Kids who can regulate their emotions,

Read More »
5 Steps To Managing Emotional Dysregulation in Child

19 Effective Parent Scripts to Soothe Emotional Dysregulation in Kids

Dr. Roseann Capanna-Hodge

Estimated reading time: 8 minutes When a child is dysregulated, it can feel like everything is spinning out of control. Emotional outbursts, irritability, and overwhelm often happen when the nervous system is out of balance.  What is Emotional Dysregulation? Emotional dysregulation happens when a child’s nervous system gets overwhelmed and can’t cope in the moment. It’s not defiance – it’s

Read More »
A group of friends laughing at a dinner table while discussing how fasting helps anxiety and depression.

Does Fasting Help Anxiety and Depression?

Dr. Roseann Capanna-Hodge

I recently sat down with Intermittent Fasting expert, Cynthia Thurlow, NP, who has a viral 10 million and counting viewed TEDx talk on the topic, to talk about fasting basics and how what you eat affects your mental health. Does fasting help anxiety? Is intermittent fasting and mental health positively linked? These are questions we’re going to explore here.  What

Read More »
Anxiety Coping Skills for Teens

Top Anxiety Coping Skills for Teens to Conquer Stress and Thrive

Dr. Roseann Capanna-Hodge

Anxiety happens when we are nervous, uneasy, or worried for an extended period of time.  The same happens for adolescents when they lack anxiety coping skills for teens.  It’s normal to be anxious, and everyone feels that all the time. But if you’re teen is struggling in their day-to-day life or can no longer do anything because they’re always afraid,

Read More »
Self-regulation strategies for kids

10 Self Regulation Strategies: From Intense Emotions to Calm

Dr. Roseann Capanna-Hodge

Understanding Self Regulation in Kids Self-regulation refers to the ability to manage thoughts, emotions, and behaviors to achieve goals or maintain positive relationships. Children are not born with these self-regulation skills, but instead, they develop them over time through social interactions, experiences, and practice. While self-regulation is an essential part of child development, it’s also normal for children to struggle

Read More »
15 Engaging Coping Skills Activities for Kids to Build Resilience for Life

15 Engaging Coping Skills Activities for Kids to Build Resilience for Life

Dr. Roseann Capanna-Hodge

Why are coping skills so important for kids? Well, life isn’t always a smooth ride as there will always be twists, turns, and loops. Practicing coping skills keeps them secure when the ride gets bumpy. Kids face strong emotions and challenging situations daily, from school stress to friendship woes. Without the right coping strategies, these situations can feel like a

Read More »
Self-Regulation and ADHD Ways to Achieve Emotional Balance

ADHD and Self Regulation: Ways to Achieve Emotional Balance

Dr. Roseann Capanna-Hodge

Emotional dysregulation and Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder can sometimes feel like a rollercoaster ride. Empowering children and teens to master self-regulation is the key. To do this, parents should understand their kid’s challenges to help them gain greater control over their emotions. The Crucial Role of Self-Regulation in Managing ADHD Learning self-regulation skills can be likened to acquiring a superpower

Read More »
A group of children developing self-regulation and emotional intelligence through yoga.

Teaching Self-Regulation and Emotional Intelligence at Home

Dr. Roseann Capanna-Hodge

From the moment children are born, self-regulation is an important skill. It allows children to self-soothe and calms the brain’s reactivity to everyday stressors. Self-regulation is your child’s ability to control their thoughts, emotions, temperament, and actions. It also gives them the power to tackle any challenge that comes their way. Nurturing emotional regulation skills prepares younger children for a

Read More »
Proven Strategies to Control Anger and Frustration in Children

Proven Strategies to Control Anger and Frustration in Children: Unlocking the Key to Calm

Dr. Roseann Capanna-Hodge

Children experience a gamut of emotions, just like adults. Anger and frustration are normal feelings that every child will experience. However, children may not yet have the emotional vocabulary or coping mechanisms to manage these intense emotions effectively (Denham, 2006).  These feelings can become even more pronounced and difficult to manage in children diagnosed with behavioral and mental health issues

Read More »
Building Emotional Resilience in Kids

Building Emotional Resilience in Kids: Mastering the Regulation of Emotion

Dr. Roseann Capanna-Hodge

The regulation of emotion, known as emotion regulation, entails the capacity to modulate our emotional responses. Mastery in this area is vital for maintaining mental health, nurturing relationships, and enhancing one’s quality of life. Many of the children and teens I work with struggle with emotion regulation abilities and that can have a negative affect on child development and the

Read More »
107 Self Regulation Skills

107 Self Regulation Skills for Children: How to Improve Focus, Emotional Control, and Learning

Dr. Roseann Capanna-Hodge

Ever tried reasoning with a tired, hungry, overstimulated child who refuses to wear socks because they feel “weird”? Yep, that’s what dysregulation looks like in action. But here’s the thing—self-regulation skills for children don’t just magically appear overnight. They have to be taught, practiced, and reinforced (preferably before the next public meltdown in Target). Kids who can regulate their emotions,

Read More »
5 Steps To Managing Emotional Dysregulation in Child

19 Effective Parent Scripts to Soothe Emotional Dysregulation in Kids

Dr. Roseann Capanna-Hodge

Estimated reading time: 8 minutes When a child is dysregulated, it can feel like everything is spinning out of control. Emotional outbursts, irritability, and overwhelm often happen when the nervous system is out of balance.  What is Emotional Dysregulation? Emotional dysregulation happens when a child’s nervous system gets overwhelmed and can’t cope in the moment. It’s not defiance – it’s

Read More »
A group of friends laughing at a dinner table while discussing how fasting helps anxiety and depression.

Does Fasting Help Anxiety and Depression?

Dr. Roseann Capanna-Hodge

I recently sat down with Intermittent Fasting expert, Cynthia Thurlow, NP, who has a viral 10 million and counting viewed TEDx talk on the topic, to talk about fasting basics and how what you eat affects your mental health. Does fasting help anxiety? Is intermittent fasting and mental health positively linked? These are questions we’re going to explore here.  What

Read More »
Anxiety Coping Skills for Teens

Top Anxiety Coping Skills for Teens to Conquer Stress and Thrive

Dr. Roseann Capanna-Hodge

Anxiety happens when we are nervous, uneasy, or worried for an extended period of time.  The same happens for adolescents when they lack anxiety coping skills for teens.  It’s normal to be anxious, and everyone feels that all the time. But if you’re teen is struggling in their day-to-day life or can no longer do anything because they’re always afraid,

Read More »
Self-regulation strategies for kids

10 Self Regulation Strategies: From Intense Emotions to Calm

Dr. Roseann Capanna-Hodge

Understanding Self Regulation in Kids Self-regulation refers to the ability to manage thoughts, emotions, and behaviors to achieve goals or maintain positive relationships. Children are not born with these self-regulation skills, but instead, they develop them over time through social interactions, experiences, and practice. While self-regulation is an essential part of child development, it’s also normal for children to struggle

Read More »
15 Engaging Coping Skills Activities for Kids to Build Resilience for Life

15 Engaging Coping Skills Activities for Kids to Build Resilience for Life

Dr. Roseann Capanna-Hodge

Why are coping skills so important for kids? Well, life isn’t always a smooth ride as there will always be twists, turns, and loops. Practicing coping skills keeps them secure when the ride gets bumpy. Kids face strong emotions and challenging situations daily, from school stress to friendship woes. Without the right coping strategies, these situations can feel like a

Read More »
Self-Regulation and ADHD Ways to Achieve Emotional Balance

ADHD and Self Regulation: Ways to Achieve Emotional Balance

Dr. Roseann Capanna-Hodge

Emotional dysregulation and Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder can sometimes feel like a rollercoaster ride. Empowering children and teens to master self-regulation is the key. To do this, parents should understand their kid’s challenges to help them gain greater control over their emotions. The Crucial Role of Self-Regulation in Managing ADHD Learning self-regulation skills can be likened to acquiring a superpower

Read More »
A group of children developing self-regulation and emotional intelligence through yoga.

Teaching Self-Regulation and Emotional Intelligence at Home

Dr. Roseann Capanna-Hodge

From the moment children are born, self-regulation is an important skill. It allows children to self-soothe and calms the brain’s reactivity to everyday stressors. Self-regulation is your child’s ability to control their thoughts, emotions, temperament, and actions. It also gives them the power to tackle any challenge that comes their way. Nurturing emotional regulation skills prepares younger children for a

Read More »
Proven Strategies to Control Anger and Frustration in Children

Proven Strategies to Control Anger and Frustration in Children: Unlocking the Key to Calm

Dr. Roseann Capanna-Hodge

Children experience a gamut of emotions, just like adults. Anger and frustration are normal feelings that every child will experience. However, children may not yet have the emotional vocabulary or coping mechanisms to manage these intense emotions effectively (Denham, 2006).  These feelings can become even more pronounced and difficult to manage in children diagnosed with behavioral and mental health issues

Read More »

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