The children of _____ parents are better at soothing themselves when they get upset,more effective in regulating their negative effect,focus their attention better,and have fewer behavior problems than the children of emotion-dismissing parents.

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Emotion-coaching parents are those who acknowledge and validate their children's emotions, and teach them how to regulate their emotions effectively. Such parenting style helps children to be better at self-soothing, regulating negative emotions, and focusing attention, leading to fewer behavior problems. Therefore, option A) emotion-coaching is the best choice.

The Children of _____ Parents Are Better at Soothing Themselves