Emotional intelligence

Developing emotional intelligence in children begins from day one. From the moment they come into the world, they express emotions outwardly.

As they grow, they learn from us, the parents, and from their surroundings how to express emotions in words, what each emotion is called, and how to cope with them. A child who recognizes their emotions, knows how to express and handle them properly, and can identify emotions in others, is able to navigate the world optimally.

We, as parents, can teach them from a very young age using a few simple tools:

1. Verbalize and talk about emotions when they appear in a situation, whether in us or in the child.

2. Allow space for every emotion. (Yes... it's okay to be angry, it's okay to be jealous too.)

3. Teach how to step away from the situation and calm down (music, drawing, playing, resting, reading a book).

4. After calming down, discuss what happened, mediate for the child, and help them verbalize until they agree that this is indeed what happened and how they felt.

5. Ask what can be done next time. If the child doesn’t know, offer ideas—this way, you build a "bank" of possible solutions for them.

6. Teach them that it’s okay to feel any emotion, but not every behavior is acceptable.

All of this works well when parents provide a personal example of emotional conduct.

Stay consistent, aligned, and persistent, and success is guaranteed.

Emotional intelligence—that’s the whole story.

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