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Research-backed articles on emotion coaching, co-regulation, and helping your child navigate big feelings with confidence.

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How to Help an Angry Child Calm Down (When "Just Calm Down" Doesn't Work)

Telling an angry child to "just calm down" rarely works — and neuroscience explains why. Here's a calm, research-backed way to help your child through big anger, step by step.

May 12, 20265 min read

The Science

Name It to Tame It: A Simple Script for Parents

Learn how naming your child's big feelings can calm meltdowns fast. The brain science behind 'name it to tame it'—plus real scripts you can use tonight.

June 27, 20266 min

The Science

The Science Behind Therapeutic Storytelling for Children

How bibliotherapy — the use of stories as therapeutic tools — helps children process difficult emotions, build empathy, and develop coping skills. A look at the peer-reviewed research.

January 28, 20267 min

Emotional Development

5 Co-Regulation Techniques Every Parent Should Know

Co-regulation is the foundation of emotional development. Here are five research-backed techniques to help your child learn to self-regulate through your calm, connected presence.

January 25, 20265 min

The Science

Why Personalized Stories Work Better Than Generic Ones

Research shows personalized narratives create deeper emotional engagement and better learning outcomes. Here's the science behind why seeing your name in a story makes all the difference.

January 20, 20265 min

Parenting Tips

Helping Your Child Through Big Life Transitions

Moving to a new home, starting school, welcoming a sibling — transitions can trigger big feelings. Here's how to support your child through change using emotional scaffolding, step by step.

January 15, 20266 min

Emotional Development

What Is Emotion Coaching and Why Does It Matter?

Emotion coaching is one of the most effective parenting approaches ever studied. Developed by Dr. John Gottman, it transforms everyday emotional moments into opportunities for lasting emotional growth.

January 10, 20267 min