🎯 Emotional Regulation vs. Self-Regulation – What’s the Difference? 🤔 Your child gets frustrated, and suddenly—tears, yelling, maybe even throwing a toy. Is this an emotional regulation issue or a self-regulation issue? And… does it really matter? YES! 🧠 Emotional regulation = Managing emotions (naming feelings, using calming strategies). ⚖️ Self-regulation = The bigger picture (controlling emotions, behaviors, thoughts, and attention). 💡 Kids need BOTH to handle frustration, follow directio