Quiz: Teaching Coping Skills, Emotional Regulation, Confidence, and Self-Esteem

What is emotional regulation? *

Ignoring negative emotions to avoid conflict

Recognizing and managing emotions in a healthy way

Responding impulsively to emotions

Suppressing emotions for future reflection

Which activity can help children practice emotional regulation? *

Drawing pictures of their feelings

Watching TV for long periods

Keeping their emotions to themselves

Eating their favorite snacks

Why is teaching children deep breathing techniques useful for emotional regulation? *

It helps them avoid difficult situations

It calms the nervous system and reduces stress

It distracts them from the problem

It allows them to control others' emotions

What should you include in a 'Calm Down' kit for a child? *

Stress balls, comfort objects, and deep-breathing instructions

Electronic devices and sweets

Loud music and action toys

Games that require intense focus

How can parents model healthy emotional responses for children? *

By reacting strongly and emotionally to minor situations

By hiding their emotions from their children

By explaining their emotions calmly and using coping strategies

By avoiding showing any emotions at all

What is the best way to promote positive self-talk in children? *

Encouraging them to always be critical of themselves

Helping them replace negative thoughts with positive affirmations

Correcting them every time they express doubt

Ignoring their self-critical comments

Why is it important to allow children to make mistakes? *

It discourages them from taking risks in the future

It lowers their self-esteem

It builds resilience and helps them learn from experience

It teaches them to avoid difficult tasks

Which of the following is a good strategy to build a child’s confidence? *

Praise their natural intelligence without considering effort

Encourage them to try new things and celebrate small achievements

Set very high, unrealistic goals for them to reach

Avoid giving feedback on their work

How can parents model positive self-esteem for their children? *

By showing frustration when they make mistakes

By openly criticizing themselves in front of their children

By demonstrating self-compassion and sharing their thought process when overcoming challenges

By avoiding difficult situations altogether

What can help a child who struggles with low self-esteem? *

Regularly challenging their self-worth

Reinforcing their unique strengths and providing positive reinforcement

Ignoring their concerns about themselves

Allowing them to isolate from others