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Episode 2367:
Emotional development in children evolves with age, and how caregivers respond to their feelings plays a key role in shaping emotional intelligence. Sanya Pelini outlines strategies to help kids identify, understand, and manage their emotions, from infancy to childhood, emphasizing the importance of validation and modeling appropriate emotional responses.
Read along with the original article(s) here: https://www.gottman.com/blog/age-age-guide-helping-kids-manage-emotions/
Quotes to ponder:
"How we react to our kids' emotions has an impact on the development of their emotional intelligence."
"Naming emotions also helps toddlers learn that emotions are normal."
"Kids who feel safe are more likely to develop and use appropriate emotion regulation skills to deal with difficult feelings."
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