Lesson Tag: emotions

Human beings are built to reflect each other’s emotions. When children display intense feelings and behaviors, our brains naturally reflect those. We start to feel stressed, angry, fearful, or overwhelmed, just like our kids. The most helpful thing we can do is to develop a brain calming practice and make it part of our daily routine.

Young children experience very strong emotions, and they can be frustrating or confusing to parents. This Flash Class will address how to coach our child through their emotions, develop self-regulation skills, and foster emotional intelligence that will set them up for success in school and beyond. 

A better relationship with your child starts with helping them to understand and talk about their own feelings and the feelings of others. This skill is called “emotional intelligence” and it helps them to feel better about themselves and grow closer to you. As you help your child to develop more emotional intelligence it will naturally lead to less arguing and misbehaviors at home and help them to have stronger relationships throughout their life.

Join presenters Ruth Freeman LCSW, JoAnn Robinson PhD, and Cora Megan MA to:

• Learn why emotional meltdowns occur in young children

• Learn how caregivers can manage their own distress during meltdowns

• Learn positive approaches to help children calm down

• Learn ways to talk with your child about strong feelings after they occur• Learn about positive routines to help prevent emotional meltdowns

Does any of this sound like your child? 

• Clinging, crying and/or tantrums when you separate 
• Excessive shyness, avoiding social situations 
• Constant worry 
• Avoiding situations or places because of fears 
• Complaints of frequent stomach aches or headaches 
• Sudden and frequent panic attacks 

Your child may be struggling with anxiety. And you may feel frustrated and helpless. You are not alone. One in three children will experience an anxiety disorder before adulthood. Unless treated, many will grow up to be anxious adults. You can help.

Emotional Intelligence is a well-developed concept and a powerful asset in achieving well-being and success in all aspects of life. In this class you will have an opportunity explore the importance of these ideas and strengthen your ability to build emotional intelligence in your child.

Many educators assume that gifted students are more capable than their peers of handling social emotional challenges. That is not always the case. Gifted students can also struggle with anxiety, depression, and social difficulties. Families can help their children by strengthening social emotional skills. 

Human beings are built to reflect each other’s emotions. When children display intense feelings and behaviors, our brains naturally reflect those. We start to feel stressed, angry, fearful, or overwhelmed, just like our kids. The most helpful thing we can do is to develop a brain calming practice and make it part of our daily routine.

Many parents and educators assume that gifted students are more capable than their peers of handling social emotional challenges. That is not always the case. Gifted students actually struggle with anxiety, depression, and social difficulties at higher rates. Families can help their children by strengthening social emotional skills at home. Participants will gain practical skills in supporting the social emotional health of their gifted children.

When Teens understand how their brain works and what they can do to strengthen brain health, their social-emotional well-being and motivation to learn increases.