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Emotional Intelligence, or EQ, is the ability to monitor our own and other’s feelings and emotions and use that information to guide our thinking and action. EQ helps us express our emotions, develop and maintain relationships, cope with challenges, and make effective decisions.
Growing up, we're all made aware of the importance of having a high IQ, but as Erin and Ja'Neair discuss, EQ may be just as important in society today. They discuss how to know if someone lacks emotional intelligence and give practical strategies to help children build emotional intelligence specific to social awareness, self-awareness, and self-regulation and relationships skills.
We're peeling back the layers on children's EQ in a heartfelt conversation that promises to leave you with actionable insights.
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