Emotional Intelligence For Parents

The world is slowly getting used to the idea that a high IQ is not a guarantee of success. Businesses, in particular, are now looking for employees who display more EQ than IQ and are directly recruiting those who lean toward this ability. The good news is that EQ is not something that is determined early in life, and it can get stronger as we mature.

Many people are wildly unaware of what emotional intelligence is and how it supports them in all areas of life, including in their leadership. Emotional intelligence is ultimately your ability to navigate emotions in a healthy, mature manner that supports you with using them in an effective and polite manner, rather than emotionally exploding on people when things get out of control.

An introduction to trauma awareness and relationship management from a Stoic`s perspective. Originally shared as posts in Friends Abroad Relationship School, the passages in this magazine will help the reader to develop awareness of the impact of trauma, learn some tools for healing and how to improve relationships.

Having a high emotional quotient (also known as EQ) might seem like some vague nonsense, but the truth is that it actually gives you a great advantage in life. Sure, the EQ is just a measure of the ability of understanding and managing emotions, but in practice your increased emotional intelligence can manifest in many forms: decreased stress levels, fewer problems occurring in your day-to-day life, better self-control and self-esteem, a better social life, and improved social interactions.

How can you help your youngster's college education pay off in productive, meaningful employment - even when disability is involved? Growing in emotional intelligence is the key. It's the foundation for learning to live and work well with a disability. And, it's probably an attribute few people pick up on their own while in school. That means your youngster needs a little help from you, as a parent-mentor, to supplement his or her formal education.