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Emotional Intelligence in Kids
What exactly is emotional intelligence? Well, a quick Google search reveals that emotional intelligence “is the ability to understand, use, and manage your own emotions in positive ways to relieve stress, communicate effectively, and empathize with others.” But how exactly, do we raise emotionally intelligent children? Here is a New York Times article talking about just…
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Children’s Tantrums and What To Do About Them
Kids, and sometimes even adults, have tantrums. They are unpleasant to witness, and often even more unpleasant to experience firsthand. But why do they happen, and what should you as a parent do when they occur? Here is a New York Times article talking about just that. The key to managing tantrums? Try to nip…
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Benefits of Baby Small Talk
We recommend this New York Times article called “Making Awkward Small Talk With My Baby.” Sometimes we are at a loss for words when we interact with our new children, and that’s okay. But according to this article, narrating the outside world to your child has some clear benefits.