Children's emotional regulation skills are a fundamental aspect of child development during their early years. Without emotional regulation, i.e., the ability to manage challenging emotions, children cannot form and manage healthy social relationships, make good choices, learn effectively and cope with life's challenges. This can have a long-term impact on functioning across many domains of life, including mental health and wellbeing.
A study by UCL researchers, published last year in the Journal of the American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry (JAACAP), suggests interventions by early years educators that help parents and caregivers support children with high irritability could reduce their future risk of mental illness as they get older.
Register now to continue reading
Thank you for visiting Nursery World and making use of our archive of more than 35,000 expert features, subject guides, case studies and policy updates. Why not register today and enjoy the following great benefits:
What's included
-
Free access to 4 subscriber-only articles per month
-
Unlimited access to news and opinion
-
Email newsletter providing activity ideas, best practice and breaking news
Already have an account? Sign in here
