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My friend got the bicycle I've been wishing for. I'm happy for him but also sad for me. Is it normal to have two confusing, opposite feelings at the same [...]

WITH FIVE MINUTES TO GO before Liz Brenner's* six-year-old son, Nate,* had to leave for school, he seemed on the verge of a full-blown tantrum. 'He was frustrated about the [...]

Focuses on new research aimed at understanding the way babies think. Details of an experiment at Texas Tech University; Focus on learning how children develop healthy emotional ties; Finding that babies are far more sophisticated intellectually than once believed; How pediatricians are starting to change the way they evaluate their youngest patients; Discovery that babies feel a range of complex emotions, such as envy and empathy; Challenges and risks of baby research; Social learning; Infants' powers of observation: Study of how early babies can detect subtle differences in facial expressions; Concept of object permanence; Topic of shyness and anxiety; Importance of parenting style. INSET: Sharing a Crib With the Green-Eyed Monster.

Discusses the experiences of the Kindertransport children who were permitted by the government of Great Britain to travel to England to escape the Nazi regime in 1938. Estimated number of Jewish children who were transported in England; Description of the children's emotion as they journey to England; Issues that the Kindertransport children faced when they arrived in England.

The article discusses ways for mothers to teach their infants on how to express emotions based on the principles of author Swati Popat. It includes topics on the fact that the human body develops specific mechanisms of expressing emotions, the need for infants to hear their parents talk about feelings as they grow older, and the importance to give children space to allow them to express their feelings.

The article discusses the author's views about the negative aspects of digital technology and social media as of 2019, and it mentions how some of the technology innovators in California's Silicon Valley region are working with academics, consumers, and policymakers to address the problems that are associated with technology. Human facial recognition technology and neural network inequality are examined, along with hospital safety and emotional problems in children.

MY TWO-AND-A-HALF-YEAR-OLD shrieked and stomped, tears welling like tiny rain clouds ready to burst. Her dad was trying to put on her snowsuit and she was just not having it. [...]

The article discusses development and behavior issues in kids due to lack of sleep due to busy schedules and increased screen time. Topics discussed include American Academy of Sleep Medicine's report on the hours of sleep required by infants, school going children having sleep disorders, including sleep apnea and restless leg syndrome, and kids facing lack of sleep showing difficulties with emotional regulation.

The article presents a case study on the important role of attachment in therapy. It cites the case of a single mother, who had adopted nine-year old girl from a Russian orphanage, and developed a parent and child bonding. It also mentions how the opportunity presented by Elaine and the child offers chance for therapists to learn about the value of connectedness and safety that are usually relayed in nonverbal ways, which can be an effective attachment treatment.

Focuses on scientific research on shyness. Description of psychological research performed by observing the social interaction patterns of young children; Efforts of psychologists to study the determinants of human temperament and the origins of shyness; Differences between introversion and shyness; Prevalence of shyness among humans; Results of research indicating that more shy individuals are less adept at reading social cues and visual signals; Potential genetic origin of shyness; Implications of research on shyness on parenting methods and child psychology; Potential long-term impact of shyness on mental health.

The article analyzes the animated children's film "Inside Out" directed by Pete Docter and featuring the voices of Amy Poehler, Lewis Black, and Bill Hader. It examines how the film portrays different emotions, discussing how it can be used to teach the value of negative emotions like anger, anxiety, and sadness to primary level students.

Whether they work in a rural, urban, or suburban district, all teachers should expect to confront children who have had adverse childhood experiences involving trauma. All teachers should understand how trauma affects students’ social, emotional, and academic growth. The more that teachers understand how traumatic experiences affect student competencies, the more proactive they can be in creating trauma-sensitive learning environments. Trauma-sensitive schools provide a safe and respectful environment that enables students to build caring relationships with adults and peers, self-regulate their emotions and behaviors, and succeed academically, while supporting their physical health and well-being. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

A quiz is presented for parents for upbringing of their children without fostering unhealthy eating habits.

The article presents a case study of a six-year-old boy of Western European decent whose emotional response appear exaggerated and he is easily distracted. The parents report that the boy was in a car accident when he was three and doctors diagnosed him with a moderate traumatic brain injury (TBI). The neuropsychological evaluation shows that the boy has difficulty with working memory, attention, math and receptive language skills.

The article shares tips for improving parent-child relationships. Some of these tips include playing with the children, having daily physical connections such as hugging, and allowing the children to express their emotions. Other tips include connecting with the children when they are transitioning from thing to another, turning off technology with interacting with the children, and listening to them and having empathy.

Several core skills quizzes are presented on feelings or emotions of young students, such as pictures showing the different emotions of children and emotions felt by students on their first day of school.

The article offers activity programs for primary school students helping them in identifying their emotions and exploring different types of emotional reactions, based on the portrayal of emotions in the "Inside Out."

The article highlights the role of introducing social-emotional learning intervention in enhancing school environment. Topics mentioned include the ability of play in transforming the social and emotional health of children, the use of games to introduce problem solving within the classroom, and a description of nonprofit Playworks which helps elementary schools in creating a safe playground for children.

The article offers information on how to guilt-trip the kids. Topics discussed include information on kid's basic emotions such as sadness, fear, and anger, emergence of guilt in the kids and effects of social and moral norms in their life; views of Tina Malti, a psychology professor at the University of Toronto and Renee Patrick, a psychology professor at the University of Tampa on guilt trip; and the role of parents in kids' behavioral changes.

An interview is presented with author and college professor Maryanne Wolf on the topic of reading and learning to read. Topics discussed include the concept of deep reading, which allows the reader to engage in critical thinking, the use of educational technology and digital devices in reading teaching, and the emotional aspects of reading that are experienced by children.

The article presents the typical responses that parents, teachers or adults often exhibit when dealing with issues of children which could positively or negatively impact the kids' way of thinking and learning. Some of the responses mentioned include denial of feelings, giving the philosophical response, and offering advice. A table of various situations and common responses of parents versus creative ones is presented to demonstrate how each one of them produces unique feelings in kids.

The article tackles the effects of financial stress and couple conflict on a child and the influence of fathering behaviors in the lives of young children. The role of teachers in helping children regulate their behaviors and emotions in a loving and empathetic context, and the benefits of using group time to address behaviors and conflicts are discussed. Tips for managing conflict in early childhood or elementary grade classroom are offered.

The article discusses the role of nonverbal communication (NVC) as an instructional tool for young children. Topics discussed include the definition of NVC, use of NVC in instruction, and the influencing role of NVC in supporting children's emotions that encourage engagement with instruction. Also discussed is the use of appropriate touch to create feeling of security and how NVC enhances children's learning potential.

The article offers information on the smart doll equipped with artificial intelligence (AI) chip that can recognise emotions of children in facial images captured by a camera. It states that project leader Oscar Deniz and his team optimised the hardware and software of the chip for vision. It also mentions AI advances, privacy concerns over Hello Barbie doll, and importance of computer vision algorithms.

The article examines the importance of curricula that emphasize social-emotional learning (SEL) in addition to academic success. The authors look at the impact of SEL on the prevention of behavior associated with at-risk students, the various competencies advocated by the educational organization called the Collaborative for Academic, Social, and Emotional Learning (CASEL) such as responsibility and social awareness, as well as evidence-based education for SEL in U.S. education.

The article focuses on the importance of emotional development in the education of young children. Topics discussed include an overview of the effect of emotion on the child's learning process and the role of teachers in providing emotional support to young children. Also mentioned is the method used by one kindergarten teacher to keep the young students in the class engaged in learning English grammar.

The article recommends strategies that support emotional development in children and regulate children's excitement in the learning process. It defines engagement and discusses the role of emotion in the learning process and academic performance. It describes strategies for balancing children's excitement and engagement in learning, as well as instructional strategies for fostering children's excitement levels and optimizing engagement, and strategies for regulating excitement in children.

The article emphasizes the importance of emotion regulation in the development of preschool children, noting that children with poor control over their emotional responses can have trouble forming meaningful relationships with others. It counsels teachers to note the particular times in the preschool day during which the need for emotion regulation arises, such as lunch time or free play sessions, in order for them to guide their students to express what they feel in socially-acceptable ways.

The article discusses whether emotional intelligence (EI), or emotional literacy, should be taught in schools in Great Britain. Comments from professionals include educational psychologist Colin Woodcock, emotional literacy specialist Dawn Condon, and Building Learning Power programme academic Guy Claxton. The article suggests that teachers should incorporate EI by talking to students about emotions and helping them expand their emotional vocabulary.

The article describes the sensory-based learning offered by the "Activity Pool" developed by the Overbrook School for the Blind's Kappen Aquatic Center, Philadelphia. The pool uses fountains, bubbles and texture to developed educational experience of students who are visually-challenged. The program aims to develop the child's self-esteem, decision making and risk taking abilities. Features such as the bubble couch and mushroom are also described.

The article offers the author's insights on the five developmental areas which are cognition, communication, social and emotional, physical development, and adaptability as well as their direct impact on each other. The author discusses the close relation between cognition and communication skills. He adds that communication which comprises of both expressive and receptive language development has a direct influence on a child's socialization and interaction with his peers.

The article discusses the issue of daycare or childcare translation. It explains the situations under which parents should seriously consider transferring their child to another care center or a different care program, some recommendations on how to facilitate the transition, and the importance of having a back-up plan. Canadian Child Care Foundation president Don Giesbrecht notes that while children may be transparent, it is ultimately the parents who should decide on the transition.

The article focuses on Adobe Youth Voices (AYV) and how it helps students convey their passion. It states that AYV, supported by the Adobe Foundation, is a worldwide educational program that teaches underserved children 13-18 years old how to utilize digital media to share ideas, comment regarding their world, and make action on social topics that are significant to them. It says that the mission of AYV is to help them create with objective and start a discussion for change across the globe by harnessing the insight and energy of the youth. It says that through AYV,17-year-old Kyle Ames developed the public service animation "Don't Spread the Hate," which expresses the futility and sadness of discrimination and Newcomers High School students created the video "No More Silence."