Why do students freeze, shut down, or become emotional in class, even when they have the skills to succeed? Gena VanderMeulen, M.A. Ed., explains how emotional regulation shapes learning and motivation, and shares strategies and tools parents and educators can use.

Resources: Emotions in the Classroom

• Free Download: Free SEL Program Comparison Tool
• Read: The ADHD Misconceptions That Stifle Students
• Read: The Key to ADHD Emotional Regulation? Cultivating Gratitude, Pride & Compassion
• Read: Teaching Strategies for Students with ADHD: Ideas to Help Every Child Shine

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