A type of empathetic arousal in which an adult identifies and names the emotion experienced by a child.
Actions that show lack of concern for the well-being or rights of others, including lying, stealing, bullying, physical violence, etc.
An infant or young child’s tendency to look back to his or her parents or caregiver for encouragement and approval.
The ability of a child to change or adapt in response to new people or circumstances in their lives.
The capacity of a person to manage their thinking, emotions, focus, and actions in order to accomplish long-term goals.
The belief that one’s actions can have an impact on the world.
An action taken or emotion arising after a triggering event without thought to the consequences of the actions or expressed emotions.
The ability to resist impulses and consider the possible consequences of alternative behaviors. The ability to stop one action and consider what is the highest priority activity.
Higher order brain functions needed to plan, focus attention, prioritize and multi-task. These functions are critical to goal-oriented behavior.