Teaching Kids Emotional Intelligence – Tools for Self-Awareness and Empathy

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Emotional intelligence is one of the most important skills a child can develop, but most parents were never taught how to teach it. In this episode of The Parent Thing Podcast, parenting educator Tarryn Bovia breaks down practical ways parents can help children build self-awareness, emotional regulation, and empathy. When children learn to understand their emotions, they gain powerful tools that shape their behavior, relationships, confidence, and long-term resilience. Tarryn explains why emotional intelligence acts like the operating system of a child’s brain and how simple everyday interactions like naming emotions, co-regulating during big feelings, and helping children notice the emotions of others can dramatically impact a child’s development. You’ll learn practical tools you can start using immediately to help your child recognize emotions, manage overwhelming feelings, and develop empathy for others. If you’ve ever wondered how to raise emotionally healthy children without constant power struggles, this episode will give you practical insights backed by neuroscience and child development. If today’s episode resonates with you, Tarryn is also hosting a webinar on April 18 explaining what actually happens in a child’s brain when you yell, and why children react the way they do during emotional moments. You can sign up for the webinar and find Tarryn’s Big Feelings, Brave Goals Journal for Kids using the link below. Sign up for the free webinar + get the journal: https://linktr.ee/theparentthing Follow on social media: Instagram & TikTok: @theparentthing Support the podcast: https://mc.buymeacoffee.com/links/CYEkElsIAFgPbehBXIwPcuGGzxhBYAqkEHKxiGPHGBJlVfXFjnsWYacRKxHdCvEYwBlkFAEPBVxKhIwRcXWwClK/3480126?link=theparentthing

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