Along with Intelligence Quotient (IQ), it’s very important to develop your child’s Emotional Quotient (EQ) too. It’s proven that children who have a better EQ, turn out to be much nicer, smarter, and more intelligent person in general. This is because a person with higher EQ is able to handle stressful situations more easily than a person who doesn’t have a high EQ.
Thus, below are few Tips to Increase your child’s Emotional Quotient (EQ):
Identifying their Feelings:
Most importantly, you should teach your child to identify their feelings from a very young. If they are throwing tantrums, it’s important that you teach them to identify their feelings. This way they will understand why they are feeling like this. Also, it should be done when they are feeling happy. Thus, helping them verbalize their feelings.
Showing Empathy:
Once they are able to verbalize, it is important for them to know how to empathise with others. Empathizing doesn’t mean agreeing with other, it means to put yourself in other’s shoe. Thus, when they are verbalizing their emotions it is important to teach about empathy. Also, if you disagree with their request, it is important to give them a reason while acknowledging their feelings.
Problem Solving:
It’s important to teach them about how to solve their problems. If they come crying about a fight, you should praise them for not reacting to the situation. Also, you should teach them how they can solve this problem without losing their cool. You can provide them with a solution and teach them how to positively find a solution for the fight.
Managing Your Own Feelings:
To teach them how to manage their feelings, you must set an example by managing your own feelings. If they did something which might anger you quickly, then it is advisable to first check your own feelings, so that your child can learn from it. Once your anger is at a check, then you can talk about how you feel and why you feel this. This way, they will learn and understand how to react in a similar situation.
Being Sensitive to Others:
Teaching about empathy is not a very easy task. Hence, it is important that they start showing empathy for others. You should teach them to be sensitive towards their friends and family. Soon your child will start showing care for others and start asking their friends if they are feeling sad or not. Thus, being a good human being overall.
These tips will help your child to grow their EQ and reach a level of understanding and management of stress. Thus, helping them to understand about others, and keep a distance from mental illnesses.
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