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Build emotional intelligence for children in 5 simple ways

Build emotional intelligence for children in 5 simple ways

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The academic achievement of children is often the top concern of parents, scientists also think that emotional intelligence is a key factor to determine whether children will be successful or not.


Many parents are focused on fostering academic knowledge for their children, but forget that emotions also need to be cared for and nurtured. If IQ (intelligence quotient) is a determinant of learning ability, EQ (emotional intelligence) measures the intangible skills for people to solve situations in life. If IQ determines a person's direction, the EQ will determine how far he or she can go with that direction.


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Unlike IQ, EQ increases gradually through experience, learning, especially in childhood. Children who cultivate emotional intelligence will become more friendly, polite, sociable, maintain good relationships with their families and more easily integrate. In addition, children will have the ability to balance negative emotions, manage stress, anxiety and be more flexible in facing difficult situations. All of these are important for your children’s development now and in the future.


Emotional intelligence is divided into five elements: self-understanding, self-control, personal motivation, empathy and social skills. Parents can refer to the following to enhance emotional intelligence for children.


Really listen to children


Every parent wants their children to grow up confidently, manage their own emotions, express their opinions. However, not every parent sees their children as an independent individual, having a separate voice when they are young. If in a child’s early years parents constantly impose and control a child’s emotion, a child cries and parents stop immediately, a child is sad, angry and  parents don't care, don't blame your child for growing up indifferent and lacking in opinions. Remember that every child has his or her own needs. Children express anger because they are unable to do things properly, which is their natural reaction. Pay pay attention to children when they express their feelings and take care when commenting, criticizing because it can greatly affect the confidence of children.


Show your love every day 


In order to let children feel and understand, parents need to show it. Cuddle, kiss your child and say you love them as much as possible. That will increase the bond between parents and children. When children do something positive, they need proper compliments along with their feelings of satisfaction. Children will not lack emotional intelligence if they grow up in such a loving atmosphere.


Teach children to identify emotions through games and stories


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Children absorb knowledge very quickly through images and practical experiences. So parents should take the initiative in creating situations, games for children to express their feelings. Parents can put pictures of their emotional states in a box and then let them pick pictures and tell a story. Or more simply, read to your child a story about love.


Be a great example for your child


Always pay attention to your own feelings. Stay calm, limit unbridled actions and rude language when you get angry. By this way, you show your child that even the most unpleasant sensations can be managed.


Utilizing technology to foster emotional intelligence for children


Today, children are being exposed to more technology. It will be "a double job" if parents grasp this trend to both entertain and foster emotional intelligence for children. Chích Chòe - distributes premium educational and entertainment content from manufacturers in Vietnam - with lovely characters loved by millions of children: Badanamu, Mimi, Pororo, PaoPao, Tayo These characters with their colorful trips, joy and friendship will help children develop creative thinking, intelligence and positive emotions.


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With one application, you can view thousands of Vietnamese clips that are easy to understand, easy to remember and the content is well-arranged as a library. Through stories and songs with familiar characters, videos from Chích Chòe will integrate messages to teach children about communication skills, the ability to be independent from an early age, love, sharing, help others with things like giving toys, sharing food, helping parents do housework, how to say “thank you”, sorry, and how to handle situations.


With limited vocabulary, children often have trouble describing emotions. Parents can watch video with their children and then name things and combine with the question "how do you feel?", "Why are you crying?" "What makes you so worried?" You can encourage your children to set up emotional vocabulary by giving names to those feelings.


Parents can discover and discuss situations with their children and encourage them to share their feelings about self, family, friends, animals, nature, society or their attitudes including sympathy, sharing; gratitude, and optimism. Life skills videos  concerning survival, behavior, advocacy, self-care and environmental protection all contribute to balanced growth. Parents can better understand their children to help them learn how to regulate emotions, sympathize, share, appreciate every little joy, and from there, help them grow and mature.


Learn what is right or wrong, before learning how to do it right. Talents must come with morality - Chích Chòe  brings useful lessons about love, allowing a child to grow up to become an emotionally aware person, not just full of knowledge, but also with great personality.


Source: Chích Chòe

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