2337: Helping Little Ones with Big Emotions by Tamara Patterson with The Gottman Institute on Emotional Intelligence

Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com. Episode 2337: Tamara Patterson from The Gottman Institute highlights the importance of teaching children emotional intelligence to improve their quality of life. By validating their feelings and guiding them on how to express emotions appropriately, parents can nurture their child's confidence and emotional maturity. This article offers practical tips on helping children process emotions while encouraging parents to reflect on their own emotional responses. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://www.gottman.com/blog/helping-little-ones-big-emotions/ Quotes to ponder: "You're crying because your brother took your toy away. That made you feel sad. That would make me feel sad, too." "Spend some time reflecting on how you deal with tough feelings such as anger, shame, guilt, fear or sadness and decide if there is something you can do differently today." "Emotional intelligence can prevent them from resorting to unhealthy ways of coping." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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