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
Children are not born knowing how to understand or regulate their emotions. Emotional intelligence is a skill that develops through guidance, modeling, and everyday interactions with parents and caregivers.
In this episode, Tarryn explains how parents can intentionally teach emotional intelligence using simple tools that build self-awareness and empathy in children.
• Why emotional intelligence is one of the strongest predictors of long-term success
• How naming emotions helps children develop emotional awareness
• What actually happens in a child’s brain during emotional overwhelm
• Why co-regulation is the foundation of emotional regulation
• Practical ways to help children build empathy and perspective
• Everyday strategies parents can use to raise emotionally intelligent children
Free Webinar: What Happens in a Child’s Brain When You Yell
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Big Feelings, Brave Goals – Kids Gratitude & Emotional Intelligence Journal
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