How to Cultivate Emotional Intelligence and Social Skills in Children
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Your child comes home from school, upset because a friend didn’t share a toy during playtime. In that small moment lies a big opportunity. Do you brush it off, or do you lean in and help your child name the feeling, talk it through, and find a way to move forward? These everyday interactions are where emotional intelligence and social skills begin to take shape. Parents today know that while grades and knowledge matter, children also need the ability to understand emotions and build strong connections with others. That balance is what prepares them for life, not just for exams. Why Does Emotional Intelligence Matter? Emotional intelligence is all about helping children notice what they feel and how they put it into words, and handle it. When a child says, “I’m nervous about this test,” instead of keeping it all inside, that simple moment shows they’re already learning resilience. Social skills grow alongside this. Kids who practice listening, sharing, and finding common ground of...