Parenting Research

Social & Emotional

Attachment, emotion regulation, friendships, empathy — Clare explains the research on social and emotional development in babies, toddlers, and young children.

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Toddler Behaviour Emotions Attachment And Bonding Social Emotional Development Activity And Play Parenting Stress

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Why does my 2-year-old cry and cling to me whenever we see other children at the playground? → Why does my 5-year-old regress and become clingy after starting kindergarten when he was fine at preschool? → Why does my 8-year-old get angry when classmates get picked for things instead of feeling happy for them? → Why does my 7-year-old seem fine after conflicts but then brings them up days later? → How can I help my 4-year-old feel secure at preschool when he cries every drop-off? → How do I teach my 5-year-old to recognize when a friend is upset without me pointing it out? → Why won't my 5-year-old join group activities at preschool or play dates with other kids? → Why does my 18-month-old follow me to the bathroom and panic if I close the door? → Why won't my 6-year-old apologize after hurting someone's feelings even when prompted? → How can I help my 3-year-old recognize and name her emotions before she has a meltdown? → Why does my 3-year-old have complete meltdowns every time we leave the house? →