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Manejar las emociones

Entérese por qué las personas tienen dificultad para manejar las emociones. Descubra cómo el TDAH, las discapacidades del aprendizaje y la ansiedad afectan las emociones. Obtenga sugerencias para lidiar con el enojo, la tristeza y la frustración.

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    Tips and strategies

    • Self-care for kids: 6 ways to self-regulate

    • Consejo práctico
      Use the 5-4-3-2-1 mindfulness method.

      Calm your mind by noticing what’s around you. Name 5 things you can see, 4 things you can feel or touch, 3 things you can hear, 2 things you can smell, and 1 thing you can taste. 

    • Consejo práctico
      Name the behavior and emotion.

      During heated moments, kids may not realize how they’re acting. Be specific: “You’ve been complaining for over an hour” or “You seem very sad.”

    • Taming tantrums vs. managing meltdowns

    • How to talk with your child about social and emotional issues

    • Consejo práctico
      Ask about their feelings.

      When kids get upset, gently ask questions like “How are you feeling right now? Where are you feeling it in your body?” Emotions can feel more manageable when kids describe their feelings. 

    Podcast

    Parenting Behavior with Dr. Andy Kahn: Your Guide to Getting Through the Hard Stuff

    The first step to help your child calm down

    Learn how to look calm even if you don’t feel calm — and why this is the single most important step in managing your child’s tantrums or outbursts.

    Downloads

    • Feelings wheelPDF

    • 5-4-3-2-1 mindfulness methodPDF

    • Frustration trackerPDF

    • Frustration pattern finderPDF

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