According to many studies, to achieve achievements in work and in life, people need to converge all two factors: knowledge - professional capacity and other social skills. So, in addition to fostering and developing IQ (IQ), paying attention to nurturing emotional intelligence (EQ) of children is equally important.
An intelligence development program for children at the University of Georgia (USA) has shown that babies and young children can learn certain skills easily throughout childhood. Therefore, it is the sensitivity and flexible education of parents continuously and over a certain period of time that can help children control their emotions from the time they are in the crib.
Nurturing emotional intelligence in children is very important
Emotional Intelligence Quotient - EQ (Emotional Intelligence Quotient) is often determined based on the ability to recognize, evaluate and control emotions.
Emotions are, first of all, a catalyst that connects people together. By fostering EQ for children, parents are also gradually forming an invisible bond that connects them with their children. Babies who can control their emotions are often sensitive to other people's expressions, they can easily sympathize or share. This helps the baby have a rich inner life and be able to work better.
Positive emotions such as love, empathy, happiness, and hope are shaped by the way parents nurture their children from an early age.
High EQ helps children learn well, solve problems, and develop positive social relationships. For example, children will become more friendly, polite, polite, sociable, have good relationships with their family, and easily integrate with everyone around them.
In addition, children also have the ability to balance negative emotions, control feelings of stress and anxiety as well as be able to handle situations more flexibly. All of these are very important for your baby's development now and in the future.
EQ - An important factor for children's success Helping children develop intelligence is an important thing that any parent should put on top. However, did you know that, in parallel with intelligence, the development of emotional intelligence is also necessary?
How to foster EQ for children?
Emotional group
- Adults must limit negative emotions such as anger, aggression, irritability ... in the presence of children. Even many studies show that, even during pregnancy, the mother's mood will affect the fetus's emotions a lot!
- Smile at your children a lot to make them understand that it is a signal of love, joy, ... The more positive parents' attitude in front of their children, the more similar things will be nurtured in the child.
- Create a safe, friendly and appropriate environment for children because children grow up lovingly and will learn confidence and humanity.
- Always respond to every child's reaction because it will help your baby comfortably express his true feelings.
- Expressing empathy, sharing when babies are upset. Children will feel warm, not afraid, thereby forming a sense of security, helping them develop confidence and the habit of sharing and expressing emotions.
- Use sweet words with your baby. This helps the baby have a peaceful and courteous temperament.
Argument group
- Explain clearly why you do not accept any request from your baby. Do not think that a young child will not understand, even if he does not say it again, he or she knows what you want.
- Always express positive feedback to your baby's good behavior, praise if the baby eats well, sleep well, knows how to store toys ... Being encouraged, the baby will be more confident and enthusiastic in similar good things.
- Explain to your baby how their actions affect everyone around so that they can pay more attention to others, thereby forming a sense of community concern.
Activities group
- Encourage your baby to participate in doing housework with their mother, such as making clothes, getting the mother a towel, cleaning up toys ... This will help children consciously share, create joys to help and attach bundle up with people around.
- Teach your child how to express emotions like happiness, sadness, remembrance, shame, ... verbally, because that will bring children a sense of security and help.
- Practice an art. At this age, drawing is the most appropriate, through the drawing process, children will express their creativity and at the same time express their own thoughts and feelings.
Parents should promote kindness and openness in children by exposing them to nature, flowers, pets and peers.
Teach your children to control their emotions We all have to go through bad moments and so can your baby. However, as a mother, it is your responsibility to help your baby learn to master his or her emotions.
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