Tuesday, February 22, 2011

Parents: Are you keeping up with new research?

IQ or EQ (Intelligence Quotient or Emotion Quotient)
I keep wanting to use research to get parent's attention! Why? Because, finally we have "a science" to back up what mankind knew innately since the beginning of time. Data collected over the past ten years is showing up everywhere and at Tools of Growth, we are happy to share! So here is a clip from a great article posted by The Mother Company , compiled from an interview with Clinical Psychologist , Dr. Laura Markham! IN JOY!

"Kids with high EQ, on the other hand, do better in school, are more cooperative with parents, are healthier, are happier, and choose friends who are closer to their own parents and less likely to engage in risky behaviors. As they grow up, their emotional intelligence helps them build more rewarding relationships in every area of their lives, which also leads to professional success and better parenting." Read More


Here's a great TOG video from Kozy  Bear and The Feefers, that can help any age child (and parent!) understand "emotions".
"Emotions are ..... what you feel IN-side..... a feeling you just can't hide....", Sing along.......


Many of the books recommended on her site can also be found in our store, the TOG Box, under "Parent TOGs"


If you make it "fun" for your children, they will be encouraged to understand their feelings and express them. Of course, it is our job as parents to build their Emotional Vocabulary. At Tools of Growth, we can provide you with TOGs to help become familiar with Emotional Vocabulary AND bring to you "fun" tools to help apply the words they learn.  Watch this together!  Build their EQ or EI (Emotional Intelligence) and Raise Happy and Caring Kids that are equipped with a strong EQ to enhance their IQ!


Yet another TOG supporting our TOG Philosophy and Emotional Intelligence:


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