From Tantrums to Tranquility: How Teaching Emotional Intelligence Can Transform Your Child’s Behavior

At Oakridge International School, we believe that every child deserves to have the tools they need to succeed in life. One of the most important tools a child can have is emotional intelligence. Emotional intelligence is the ability to understand and manage one’s own emotions, as well as the emotions of others. When children have a strong foundation in emotional intelligence, they are better equipped to handle challenges, build positive relationships, and succeed in school and beyond.

Not just this, a study published in the Journal of Personality and Social Psychology found that emotionally intelligent children were more successful academically, had better mental health, and were less likely to engage in behavioural issues. Following the best practices as one of the best international schools in India, we incorporate emotional intelligence into our pedagogy, enhancing children’s skills such as self-awareness, self-regulation, empathy, and social skills.

Here are 5 tips on how you, as a parent can foster emotional intelligence in your child:

• Encourage emotional expression: Create a safe space for your child to express their emotions, whether it’s through talking, writing, or drawing. Let your child know that it’s okay to feel sad, angry, or upset, and that you are there to support them.
• Model healthy emotional expression: Children learn by example, so it’s important to model healthy emotional expression. This means expressing your own emotions in a healthy way, such as by talking about them, taking deep breaths, or practicing self-care.
• Teach problem-solving skills: Help your child develop problem-solving skills so they can manage their emotions and handle challenging situations. Encourage them to identify the problem, brainstorm possible solutions, and choose the best course of action.
• Practice empathy: Encourage your child to put themselves in other people’s shoes and consider how their actions might impact others. Teach them to be kind, compassionate, and respectful towards others.
• Foster self-awareness: Help your child develop self-awareness by encouraging them to reflect on their thoughts and feelings. Ask them questions about their day, and encourage them to identify what made them happy, sad, or frustrated. Build social skills: Social skills are an important part of emotional intelligence. Help your child develop these skills by encouraging them to communicate effectively, make friends, and work collaboratively with others.
• Create a supportive environment: Finally, create a supportive environment that encourages emotional intelligence. This means providing your child with love, support, and encouragement, and celebrating their successes along the way.

At Oakridge International School, we are passionate about helping children develop the skills they need to succeed in all areas of life. By teaching emotional intelligence, we are transforming the way children learn and interact with the world around them.

Join us in this exciting journey and watch as your child transforms from tantrums to tranquility.

Thoughts by 

Simranpreet Kaur 

Manager- Communications