5 Ways to Increase Your Child's Emotional Intelligence

Emotional intelligence is a powerful tool not just for relationships, but in overall life success as well. Although IQ (intelligence quotient) has been a huge focus for predicting success for decades, research actually suggests that emotional intelligence is a significantly better predictor of longterm success than IQ. 

But how do you teach emotional intelligence to your kids, especially if you feel like you need a few lessons yourself?

On this episode I'm diving into what emotional intelligence is, why it’s so valuable, how to teach your kids emotional intelligence, and a few really important things to consider as you work to create a healthy emotional culture in your family and home.

Key Takeaways from Episode 33:

 

+ Emotional intelligence is a learned trait

+ Emotion coaching is key

+ Name & validate your child’s emotions

+ Use stories to practice recognition

+ Name & explain your own emotions

 

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