You’re running on little sleep, cradling a restless toddler who has just entered their “no” phase. Every fiber of your body wants to snap, but something steadies you — the ability to... Read more »
A delayed emotional response means emotions don’t surface until long after the triggering event. Instead of reacting in the moment, feelings may emerge hours, days, or even weeks later. For many autistic... Read more »
As a new dog owner I’ve noticed two common dynamics when dogs meet each other on a walk. Some dogs will become either very excited or upset about the other dog and... Read more »
I once had a genuinely brilliant colleague, a professional with impressive credentials. Working with them, however, was exhausting. Their need for constant validation, unwillingness to accept feedback, and constant deflecting of blame... Read more »
For many teenagers, staying motivated in school can be a challenge—especially in physical education (PE), where students’ interests and confidence levels often vary widely. But a new study suggests that when students... Read more »
ADHD is characterized by a struggle of the sufferer to organize and make order of everything going on in his or her life. This sets the stage for habitual feelings of overwhelm.... Read more »
To an outsider, autistic emotional outbursts – often called meltdowns – can look like temper tantrums or defiant behavior. In reality, these intense reactions are not about “bad behavior” at all. They... Read more »
Hawes, M. T., Olino, T. M., & Klein, D. N. (2025). Early childhood behavioral inhibition predicts altered social and emotional functioning in early adulthood: An ecological momentary assessment study. Emotion, 25(4), 972–981. https://doi.org/10.1037/emo0001468 Key... Read more »
Luo, J., McRae, K., & Waugh, C. E. (2025). Committing to emotion regulation: Factors impacting the choice to implement a reappraisal after its generation. Emotion, 25(4), 787–801. https://doi.org/10.1037/emo0001455 Key Takeaways Focus: The... Read more »
When we understand how children grow emotionally, we can support them more effectively. Milestones can be helpful guides, but remember that many children struggle with emotion regulation, especially when they’re tired and/or... Read more »