Overwhelmed by Your Child's Behavior? Here is what actually works!
Emotional intelligence doesn’t start with the child — it starts with you.
Kids need emotional safety before they can develop emotional skills. That means we, as adults, must show up regulated, not reactive.
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In this video, I share the two keys to emotional intelligence:
Emotional literacy — helping kids name and understand their feelings
Emotional regulation — supporting them in managing those feelings, through co-regulation
It begins with intrapersonal attunement: tuning into your own emotional state first, so you can respond with presence, not pressure.
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