As parents, we want so many things for our children — good health, success, happy relationships, and purpose in life. One thing we can do to try to guarantee these things is to help them develop emotional intelligence skills, which are key predictors for happiness and success. As a conscious parenting researcher and coach, I've studied the behaviors of over 200 kids, and I've found that those with high emotional intelligence do six key things:1. They are adaptableA child capable of smoothly navigating changes in routines, or handling disappointing news with calmness, is showing emotional maturity. How to build this skill: When your child has a story to tell, give them your full attention.

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