Emotions Matter Teaching Emotional Intelligence in Early Childhood

Do you wish your child could better manage their emotions, but aren't sure how to guide them? Tantrums, tears, and frustration are often brushed off as "just part of growing up." Still, emotional intelligence isn't something children automatically develop—it's a skill that needs to be taught and nurtured. Without support, children can carry emotional confusion into adolescence and beyond, affecting their relationships, learning, and well-being. Emotions Matter: Teaching Emotional Intelligence in Early Childhood is your practical guide to nurturing emotional awareness, empathy, and self-regulation in young children—right from the start. Whether you're a parent, caregiver, teacher, or early childhood professional, this book gives you the tools to help kids not only name their feelings but also navigate them. Inside, you'll learn how to: Foster a safe emotional climate at home or in the classroom Use everyday interactions to model healthy emotional behavior Teach children how to identify, express, and manage their feelings Support empathy, cooperation, and social-emotional growth Use stories, play, and routines to build emotional literacy If you're ready to raise more emotionally aware, resilient, and confident kids, this book is your essential starting point. Buy Emotions Matter today and begin building the emotional intelligence your child needs to thrive—at home, in school, and in life.