Emotional Intelligence
How we can support children in their emotional developmentBy Oska van der HovenRecorded TrackLength3h 1m
About this audiobook
How can we help children understand their feelings, manage emotional overwhelm, build confidence, and connect compassionately with others?
*Emotional Intelligence: How We Can Support Children in Their Emotional Development* is a practical and holistic guide for parents, caregivers, and educators who want to nurture children’s emotional and social abilities from an early age.
Combining accessible insights from neuroscience with ideas from Montessori education, Waldorf pedagogy, positive parenting, attachment-based approaches, and polyvagal theory, this audiobook explores the essential foundations of emotional intelligence.
Audiobook details
GenrePsychology
Length3 hrs 1 min
Narrated byRecorded Track
FormatAudiobook
Publish dateMar 1, 2025
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1Emotional Intelligence
2Why Is Emotional Intelligence So Important for Children?
3The Five Pillars of Emotional Intelligence
4As Daniel Goleman writes in Emotional Intelligence (1995):
5Stronger Sense of Self-Efficacy
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6How Can We Support Children in Developing These Skills?
7The “Little Ball Journey” – A Tactile Adventure
8Intro to Body-Based Mindfulness: A Guided Practice for Kids
9Naming Body Sensations: Turning Feelings into Images
10Polyvagal States as a “Color-Changing Lizard” Story
11Building Block Two: Self-Regulation Helping Children Manage Emotions, Thoughts, and Impulses
12The prefrontal cortex, the part responsible for planning, reflection, and decision-making.
13The Gentle Turtle For calm and safety
14Feel how your face and jaw relax.
15Inhale quietly through your nose.
16Why It Matters for Emotional Development
17Steps:
18Using the Barometer in Everyday Life
19Using the Feelings Barometer
20Time-In vs. Time-Out: A Shift in Emotional Guidance
21Why Time-In Supports Emotional Growth
22Five Key Takeaways for Parents and Educators
23Time-in fosters:
24Practical Approaches to Therapeutic Storytelling
25The Benefits of Story-Based Regulation
26When Calm Feels Out of Reach – Parents, Emotions, and Real Life
27Motivation – Igniting the Fire of Joy
28A Word of Caution: The Reward Trap
29Phrases That Acknowledge Effort:
30Phrases That Highlight Self-Efficacy:
31Phrases That Celebrate Joy in the Process:
32Creating Shared Experiences of Success
33Building a Strong Sense of Self
34Common Challenges for Parents – And What You Can Do
35Final Thoughts
36Communication Is the Key: Appreciating Instead of Evaluating
37A Positive Outlook Fuels Motivation and Creativity
38Everyday Tools to Nurture Positivity
39Affirming Text for a Child
40Interplay with Mirror Neurons
41Hippocampus – Linking Emotion and Memory
42Anterior Cingulate Cortex (ACC)
43Exercises from Gnostic or Related Spiritual Traditions
44The Role of the Hypothalamus
45Educational Approaches to Fostering Empathy: Waldorf Pedagogy
46Empathy as a Lifelong Process
47How Empathy Can Be Practiced – Games and Activities
48Social Competence from a Scientific Perspective
49Affirmations for Parents & Educators
50Affirmations for Children
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