Sylvanian Families/ Building Social Skills and Emotional Intelligence Through Play

The simple joys of childhood—days spent in play and wonder—bring an enduring magic where imagination whisks children away into their whimsical little worlds. As parents, observing these moments is one of life’s most precious experiences. Watching our children quietly engage… Continue Reading >

Easy Tips for Kids to Help Them Identify Emotions

Identifying emotions can be challenging for adults. Let alone for kids. All the more reasons why parents need to start talking and teaching their children about emotional intelligence at an early age. Basic emotions such as being happy, sad, scared,… Continue Reading >

10 Benefits of Play

Play has a wide variety of physical, mental, emotional, and social health benefits. It is far from being a light-hearted, purposeless activity, play is crucial to the development of our physical bodies and brains, as well as our social and… Continue Reading >

The Early Bird Gets the Zen: 6 Reasons to Teach Mindfulness and Yoga to Young Children

By Jacqueline Yeats In a world where busyness is often a badge of honour, teaching our children the art of mindfulness and the practice of yoga might just be the counterbalance needed for a healthier, more grounded generation.  Mindfulness and… Continue Reading >

Raising Emotionally Intelligent Children

By Renae Kolia   How did you learn how to identify, name, and use emotions? Who taught you about emotions? How do you know how to identify emotions in others? Emotions are a big part of being human, yet it… Continue Reading >

Emotion Naming Games for Children

Children who have a firm understanding of their emotional experiences are more able to regulate and express their feelings in healthy ways have more positive relationships, are better prepared for learning and also have higher self-esteem. When a child struggles… Continue Reading >

Top 10 Reasons Why Emotional Intelligence Is Critical for Our Kids

Emotional Intelligence is not a new concept or a new collection of skills for people. It’s really nothing new and fancy, and yet in the last 20 to 30 years, it has completely risen up to the forefront of a… Continue Reading >

How to help teach children empathy and strengthen their emotional Intelligence

As parents, we always want what’s best for our children. We want them to be emotionally intelligent and hope to instil in them a sense of empathy and compassion so that they can grow up to be caring, considerate adults…. Continue Reading >

The Simple Way to Teach Your Child Emotional Intelligence

by Dr. Scott Zarcinas   Emotions are powerful. They can be the wind pushing your child toward their goals, or they can be the anchor ropes tying them to the spot. So it’s very important to teach our children about… Continue Reading >

What is EQ? How Can It Lead Children To Better Individual and Societal Outcomes? | Stephanie Pinto | Ep 177

  Every parent, and caregiver, want to give their children the best chance to succeed in life. A crucial ingredient in experiencing a joyful happy life lies within the quality of our relationships, fuelled with emotion. Many psychologists over time… Continue Reading >