That's why the earliest years are so important for their future success.
Teaching children how to experience, express, and deal with their own big feelings and those of others builds a strong foundation to:
Kids are born ready to learn and with feelings but not the skills for impulse control and maintaining focus.
By learning to manage intense emotions including stress and anxiety, kids are better able to perform the critical thinking tasks of listening, concentrating, and problem-solving — essential skills for learning.
The first step to helping children develop their emotional intelligence is through learning about the Four Quadrants of Emotional Intelligence. Download this handout to learn more.