Children regularly look to their parents and adult influences for guidance on how to act in a given situation. If the parents remain calm in a stressful situation, the child will most likely develop a calming and secure sense of self. If children feel that their feelings will be heard or listened to, they feel that their emotions are less urgent. It is important to take time out of every day to listen to your child’s concerns in a calm environment. If you listen to your child’s concerns in a hurried or rushed environment, they won’t feel listened to. One of the best ways to manage children's emotions is ensuring they feel safe. Simply moving a child from a negative situation where they feel anxious, stressed or frightened into a positive one where they feel safe and comfortable can greatly improve their emotions. (See our tab about the Reggio Emilia approach, which focuses on creating a natural, comfortable environment for your child.) Stress is one of the main factors that contribute to a child's inability to regulate their emotions. When children feel stressed this can affect their ability to concentrate, manage conflict and increase their anxiety and aggression levels. Developing coping skills can help a child regulate their emotions when faced with a stressful situation.  Some of these coping skills include; expressing their emotions (even the negative ones), art & music, and teaching children how to label their emotions. Like everything in life, practice is the key to a successful outcome. Parents should incorporate the necessary coping skills to help their child regulate their emotions in their everyday life.