Six-year-old Maya throws a puzzle piece across the room in f…
Six-year-old Maya throws a puzzle piece across the room in frustration. Her father, instead of immediately punishing her, kneels down and says, “I can see you’re angry because that piece won’t fit. It’s okay to feel frustrated, but it’s not okay to throw things. Let’s name that feeling, take a deep breath, and try to find a different strategy to calm down so we can finish the puzzle.” Which concept is Maya’s father primarily demonstrating to help her develop emotional skills?