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 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...
by mysocialedge.com | Apr 25, 2023 | Communication, Emotional Intelligence, Emotions, Feelings, Friendships, Social Skills
As parents, we want our children to be confident and assertive. We want them to have the power to stand up for themselves and to express their opinions in a respectful and effective way. But how can we achieve this goal? One of the most important things we can do as...
by mysocialedge.com | Apr 18, 2023 | Emotional Intelligence, Emotions, Empathy, Friendships, Parenting Strategies, Peer Acceptance, Social Skills
As a parent, we might have heard our child come home and talk about mean kids at school. We might also have seen the movies portraying their tactics, and how they gain popularity by bullying others. We don’t want our kids to feel scared or intimidated by these...
