Author Spotlight – Chelsea Elliott
Emotional Intelligence in Children
Did you know that emotional intelligence can be taught?
Yup, we can teach our children essential skills like empathy and gratitude. We can also teach our children how to express what and how they are feeling.
Research shows that parents sometimes focus more on our children’s academic success than we do their emotional intelligence. But check this out:
…kids with higher emotional intelligence tend to be more engaged in school, have better relationships and get better grades. As adults, people with higher emotional intelligence also tend to have higher-quality relationships, improved mental health and more positive feelings about their jobs.
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So what is emotional intelligence? According to verywellmind.com, emotional intelligence
…is the ability to perceive, manage, and regulate emotions.
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In order to develop emotional intelligence, children need to feel comfortable expressing their innermost thoughts and feelings with a trusted adult.
That is where Chelsea’s series steps in.
Chelsea is the author of Natalie the Monster Slayer and founder of Bedtime Memories Publishing Co. As the parents of two little girls, she and her husband enjoy telling and writing bedtime stories that are fun, inspirational, and educational.
With a Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology and a Master’s Degree in Macro Social Work, she is dedicated to finding creative ways to help children learn how to express their emotions in healthy and meaningful ways. Chelsea is in the process of writing six more books to go along with her mental health series.
When she is not writing, she enjoys spending time watching television and funny movies with her husband and kids.
In this episode, we honed in on learning emotional intelligence with children’s books.
Listen on your favorite podcast streaming platform or watch the live recorded interview above.
Author Spotlight: Chelsea Elliott
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