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Parenting with Impact

Ep 187: The Power of Emotional Intelligence in Parenting

Nov 6, 2024
Discover how modeling emotional expression can help children learn to manage their feelings effectively. Explore unique strategies tailored for neurodiverse kids to improve social interactions and cue recognition. Learn the significance of cultivating emotional intelligence through everyday activities like card games. Unpack the 'three A's' framework to alleviate parental anxiety and boost your child's social skills. Finally, gain insights into the importance of self-regulation in parents to nurture their child's emotional growth.
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Quick takeaways

  • Modeling healthy emotional expression is essential, as children learn by example and this shapes their emotional intelligence development.
  • Developing coping mechanisms, like deep breathing, equips children to effectively manage difficult emotions and improve their emotional regulation skills.

Deep dives

Understanding Emotional Intelligence

Emotional intelligence is defined as the ability to understand, recognize, and use emotions wisely. This encompasses both self-awareness regarding one's own emotions and awareness of the feelings of others in social contexts. Many children, particularly those with neurodivergent traits, may struggle with this incongruence between their cognitive and emotional development, leading to difficulties in social situations. For instance, a child might be completely unaware of bullying due to an inability to process social cues, emphasizing the need for parents to help cultivate emotional awareness.

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