Self-regulation is the ability to notice that your emotions are revving up and calm down before acting impulsively. The ability to stop oneself from acting on impulses takes quite a while to develop.

At one time or another, most parents ask themselves: "What can I do to help my child feel better about himself...to feel more confident...to view life positively?" Positive self-esteem is a key to ...

When childhood trauma isn’t addressed, it can resurface in new ways throughout adulthood. However, it’s never too late to work toward healing. Everyone has an inner child. You might see this inner ...

Finding your inner child can help make it easier to understand your adult experience, heal from pain in your past, and handle any future challenges with self-compassion. Share on Pinterest You’ve ...

If our various child parts are not fully integrated into our adult self, we're likely at times to feel like a child inside an adult's body. We won't be able to feel truly grown up because our basic ...