Help your child become more emotionally intelligent - it will benefit her socially, emotionally, intellectually and even physically. All you have to do is name her feelings. For instance, when she complains about some household rule, you can begin your response by saying, "I understand you don't like it" or "I know it's frustrating." When she says she doesn't like to sleep in a dark room, begin by, "I hear that you're not comfortable." When she shrieks that a sibling is bothering her, you can begin, "I see you're unhappy." Of course, you will go on to say whatever you would normally say in all of these scenarios. However, beginning by naming the child's feeling helps her to identify and understand her own inner world - and this is the KEY to developing emotional intelligence.
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