Regulate

CORE SKILLS

Regulate

Regulate skills include understanding and working through emotions, managing behaviors, and developing the ability to pay attention, remember and think flexibly. As children develop these skills, they are better able to actively engage in social and learning opportunities.

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Topic by Topic

Explore ways you can help young children understand emotions, regulate their behavior, and grow their executive function skills
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Recognize and Describe Emotions

Learn ways to support children to recognize, label and express their emotions with language.

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Supporting Children's Emotions

As adults, we can help children express and work through strong emotions.

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Supporting Children's Behavior

Learn how to guide children to express themselves in safe and positive ways.

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Focus and Attention

Help children develop their ability to sustain their focus and attention.

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Working Memory

Explore ways you can support children to remember what to do in the moment.

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Cognitive Flexibility

Help children develop the ability to shift their thinking and approach tasks in new ways.