To raise more emotionally intelligent kids, parents need to speak to them in emotionally intelligent ways.
Here are three phrases that parents of emotionally intelligent kids never use — and what to say instead:1.
What to say instead: The emotionally intelligent response is to be curious about where your child's motivation and abilities intersect.
If you're locked in a disagreement with a seemingly willful kid, instead of asking them why they don't listen, consider asking, "Have I listened to you?"
Emotionally intelligent parents don't strive for compliance from their children, but for connection.
Persons:
neuropsychologist, it's
Organizations:
Harvard