4 Ways To Raise ‘Emotionally Intelligent’ Kids—By A Psychologist

Many parents dream of giving their children a childhood better than their own. They want to break generational cycles, avoid their own parents’ mistakes and raise children who feel loved, secure and capable of navigating the world with confidence.

But parenting isn’t just about providing, protecting or disciplining. It’s also about teaching one skill that shapes a child’s future more than grades or talents—emotional intelligence.

Why does it go unnoticed? Because emotional intelligence is learned, not something children develop naturally. If parents were never taught how to understand and regulate their own emotions, teaching their children to do so can be challenging.

So, what do parents who raise emotionally intelligent kids do differently? Here are four research-backed parenting habits that lay the foundation for a child’s emotional well-being.

To know more- https://www.forbes.com/sites/traversmark/2025/02/17/4-ways-to-raise-emotionally-intelligent-kids-by-a-psychologist/