Emotional intelligence, an aspect that is often left aside, is one of the main factors that affect the well-being of the person and the ideal development of a child.
Adults are affected in their lives when they are not treated early in childhood in what is known as emotional intelligence.
When children are young, we must communicate short sentences and, above all, act more and talk less. People can not forget that parents are the main source of learning for children. Therefore, the behavior of parents always has to adjust to the behavior of the child.
Many times we make the mistake of talking a lot, of saying "no" until we get tired, and in the end we let the child do the wrong thing.
When they are a little bigger, we could begin to reason more with the children, but never at the time of the tantrums. When they are calm and relaxed we can talk to them and we can reinforce the importance of dialogue, how to communicate feelings and how we can express them.
Activities to develop emotional intelligence in children.
Name and virtue.
On a piece of paper, ask the child to write his or her first and last name. Then, for each of the initials of the names, ask them to choose a positive characteristic they think defines them. For example, if the child calls Alberto, he can choose: kind, loyal, good, energetic, cheerful, tolerant and organized.
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On the other side of the page, have the child write the name of someone important to him or her. In addition, you should write words that indicate how that person helps you in your daily life. For example: love, company, help, etc.
If your child does not yet know how to write, you can do this activity with questions; For example, when your father hugs you, do you feel happy? Who makes you food every day? Do you love your grandmother? What does your uncle teach you? In a pleasant and loving conversation, you will surely have an answer, for all the questions, you will laugh a lot.
Facial expressions
It is one of the most complex emotional intelligence dynamics for children. First, the adult guide should have some images of faces expressing previously prepared emotions. A useful tip: it is possible to take advantage of the familiarity of children with the "emojis", which have the function of representing feelings.
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It is also possible to do the opposite: write the emotion and ask the child to express with gestures.
Educate to grow
"The child needs, at an early age, to learn to face the real and realize the frustrations that are part of life, supported and encouraged by parents, it is possible to overcome obstacles and overcome stages." Trust is a virtue that you will conquer step by step. "
Emotional intelligence is one of the main aspects of the integral development of a person. You can work in different ways and in different areas: at home, at school or in specialized sessions with professionals, among others.
First, let's define: what is emotional intelligence?
Emotional intelligence is the ability to perceive, assimilate and control our own emotions or those of others, developing our intellect and our emotional state.
Although emotional intelligence is often not among our priorities, such as intellectual ability or physical well-being, it is an aspect that goes through a large part of our lives.
In the first place, since it is directly related to the union we have with ourselves and with others. It establishes the self-perception, the control of the feelings and the way of seeing these relationships with our environment.
In addition, it establishes a way of life and an own communicative style, based on our vision of the world, of ourselves and of others.
Emotional intelligence in childhood
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We, as parents, must teach our children how to develop their emotional intelligence and channel their emotions. It is important that they learn to control and empathize with others. Emotional education is part of the child's education.
When can we say that the child has matured emotionally?
There are certain situations that can help us perceive when a child is emotionally matured. For example, tantrums. They are very typical around two years of age, but when children over two years old continue to tantrum, they tell us they have a problem controlling their emotions.
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To develop the emotional intelligence of children, we must take into account some basic pillars. The first thing will be to learn to identify our own emotions and we also have to learn to identify the emotions that others are experiencing.
We have to learn to control emotions and for this we must find the necessary balance. Know what is happening to me, what I am thinking and what is making me feel this way to learn to control myself.
We have to learn to express and channel emotions in a way that strengthens relationships and not in the opposite way.
Development of emotional skills according to the child's age?
Emotions develop throughout the life cycle, but the sooner we start, the better. In fact, there are studies that tell us that for two and a half years it is already possible to educate emotions and the most important thing is that it has influence throughout life.
As parents, we must teach them to think, think about their emotions, know how they feel and how others feel. Help the child channel his emotions, express them, control them, promote communication with parents, teachers and promote communication with his peers. Encourage, too, empathy, help the child from childhood to make friends. These are things that will help the child throughout his life.
Facial expressions
It is one of the most complex emotional intelligence dynamics for children. First, the adult guide should have some images of faces expressing previously prepared emotions. A useful tip: it is possible to take advantage of the familiarity of children with the "emojis", which have the function of representing feelings.
Result of the image for intelligence activity
It is also possible to do the opposite: write the emotion and ask the child to express with gestures.
Educate to grow
"The child needs, at an early age, to learn to face the real and realize the frustrations that are part of life, supported and encouraged by parents, it is possible to overcome obstacles and overcome stages." Trust is a virtue that you will conquer step by step."
Sources of information
- https://dnj.cl/desarrollar-la-inteligencia-emocional-en-ninos/
- http://www.pbs.org/parents/expert-tips-advice/2015/08/helping-toddlers-understand-emotions/
Nice post. I have noticed that my six year old daughter has problems in this area, but was at a loss as to how to help her with this.
Thanks!
if friend is necessary to educate the emotions of children. thus, adults will empathize with their environment. thanks for comment.
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Thanks my friend
hello, excellent topic, it is vital to take into account everything that influences the development of children and this issue is essential to achieve a balance, and not allow tolerance to frustration win the battle, thanks for these points, I made a post about emotional intelligence but, in Spanish, soon I will do it in English!
excellent friend, I hope to read it. thanks for comment
It is importance of early development
of emotional intelligence, because this will allow to mold
positive way the behavior to form psychosocially competent and productive human beings, both at the academic level and
in the future work.
excellent friend is that we as parents have the responsibility to educate our children for life.
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