Helping Your Children to be Emotionally Intelligent
by: Sara Shaw sara.shaw@alumni.northwestern.edu

Seek to Understand Your Children's Feelings
Children who don't understand their emotions and, thus, cannot verbally express themselves properly tend to be moody, irritable and disobedient. It's up to parents and teachers to look for opportunities to help children understand and express their troubling feelings. When children's negative emotions run high, instead of becoming frustrated and irritated ourselves, we need to view these moments as an opportunity to teach children how to cope with life's ups and downs.

Usually, when children get emotionally exercised, this is the time they need us the most. Try not to criticize ("stop being a baby or I'll send you to your room"), dismiss ("that's silly; you should not be afraid, sad, angry, etc.") or ignore ("just forget it and go find something to do") your child's feelings. This may result in the child feeling self-doubt, shame......

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Title: Emotional Intelligence
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