5-4-3-2-1 Grounding Strategy: A Simple Trick to Calm Your Mind

5-4-3-2-1 Grounding Strategy: A Simple Trick to Calm Your Mind

by | Mar 10, 2025 | 5 Senses, Aggression, Brain-Based EQ, Don't Let Emotions Get the Best of You, Emotional Intelligence, Emotions, Feelings, Kids activities, Mindfulness, Neuroscience, Parenting Strategies, Self-Awareness, Self-Regulation

By Social Edge Ambassador: Ishita Singh Do you ever feel overwhelmed, anxious, or like your thoughts are spiraling out of control? Whether it’s stress, panic, or nervousness, grounding techniques can help bring you back to the present moment. One of the simplest...
The Building Blocks: Understanding Children’s Perceptions of Social Cues & Aggressive Behaviors

The Building Blocks: Understanding Children’s Perceptions of Social Cues & Aggressive Behaviors

by | 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,...
Helping Your Child With Peer Acceptance: A Parent’s Guide

Helping Your Child With Peer Acceptance: A Parent’s Guide

by | Apr 13, 2023 | Emotional Intelligence, Emotions, Feelings, Parent-Child Relationships, Parenting Strategies, Peer Acceptance, Self-Awareness, Self-Regulation, Social Skills

As parents, we all want our children to be happy and well-liked. Making friends is an important part of a child’s development, but it’s not always easy. Many parents worry about their child’s social life and feel like they can’t do anything to...