by mysocialedge.com | Oct 4, 2024 | Anger, Antibullying, Communication, Emotional Intelligence, Feelings, Friendships, Girl Scouts, Social Media, Social Skills
A few girls from our Girl Scouts troop recently embarked on the aMAZE journey…for Cadettes (6th-8th grade). On this journey, “girls twist and turn through aMAZE and they gain tips and strategies for creating healthy relationships and long-lasting friendships.” We...
by mysocialedge.com | Jun 10, 2023 | Aggression, Anger, Emotional Intelligence, Emotions, Feelings, Media, Parenting Styles, Peer Influences, Positive Parenting, Self-Regulation, Social Media, Social Skills
Children interpret cues differently, depending on the socio-cognitive factors that they have been exposed to. They may perceive a situation as intentional, threatening, accidental, or harmless based on their own experiences and the cues they observe. For instance,...
by mysocialedge.com | Jun 8, 2023 | Aggression, Anger, Don't Let Emotions Get the Best of You, Emotional Intelligence, Emotions, Feelings, Parenting Strategies, Positive Parenting
Aggression is a behavior that can be displayed by both humans and animals. It may be physical, verbal, or emotional, and it can be harmful to oneself or others. Understanding the causes of aggression is crucial to prevent it from escalating further and causing harm....
by mysocialedge.com | Jun 6, 2023 | Aggression, Anger, Communication, Don't Let Emotions Get the Best of You, Emotional Intelligence, Social Skills
As a parent, you might have witnessed your child being aggressive toward others or the environment around them. It can feel overwhelming and confusing to understand the reason behind their behavior and how to respond to it. It’s important to remember that aggression...
by mysocialedge.com | Jun 1, 2023 | Aggression, Anger, Communication, Emotional Intelligence, Emotions, Friendships, Gender, Parent-Child Relationships, Parenting Strategies, Parenting Styles, Peer Influences, Positive Parenting
As parents, we want our children to grow up to be kind, caring, and compassionate individuals. However, aggression and conflict are a natural part of human behavior, and children are no exception. While boys are often seen as more aggressive than girls, recent...
by mysocialedge.com | May 31, 2023 | Aggression, Anger, Emotions
Aggression in general is behavior with the intention to harm another person. But it goes beyond that. When considering acts of aggression, it is important to examine not just the aggressor’s intentions but also if the victim perceives it to be harmful—and if the...
