Examine the role of emotional regulation in the psychosocial development of the child. What are signs of emotional regulation in children? How can parents help children learn to regulate their emotions?
What will be an ideal response?
Emotional regulation, the ability to know how and when to express emotions, helps
the child control impulsive behavior and appropriately moderate their emotions.
Signs of emotional regulation include self-control and the ability to distract oneself
when the situation warrants it. Responses will vary in identifying how parents can
help children learn to regulate their emotions. Modeling emotional regulation and
helping children interpret emotional situations are among the ways parents can help.
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