Children experience many of the same emotions that impact adults, but as they get older, they are in a continuous process of learning how to understand and properly manage them. Identifying which emotion they are experiencing is the first step, and only then can they begin to express them in a healthy way. Through these efforts, a child\u2019s emotional intelligence can truly blossom. (It\u2019s also important to note that an adult\u2019s reaction to a child\u2019s expression of the emotions they\u2019re feeling impacts how their emotional intelligence develops. Validating\u00a0 (rather than dismissing) a child\u2019s feelings while they\u2019re growing is crucial.)\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The Eight Primary Emotions<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n While many emotions exist, there are 8 main categories of emotions that are universally agreed-upon: anger, sadness, fear, joy, interest, surprise, disgust, and shame. However, that does not mean the complexity of emotions should be dismissed. When children can\u2019t comprehend why they\u2019re feeling a certain way and don\u2019t yet have a means of processing it, the result is often an emotional outburst. These moments constitute the learning curve that\u2019s a very normal part of better understanding emotions. <\/p>\n\n\n\n How to Help<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Getting to the Root Cause<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n Helping a child get to the root of what they\u2019re feeling helps all parties involved: parents, children, and those around them. Fostering a safe environment for children to discover how they experience emotions, helping them create appropriate responses to their emotions, and validating them all the while will help your child feel secure in expressing their feelings. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Children experience many of the same emotions that impact adults, but as they get older, they are in a continuous process of learning how to understand and properly manage them. Identifying which emotion they are experiencing is the first step, and only then can they begin to express them in a healthy way. Through these efforts, a child\u2019s emotional intelligence can truly blossom. (It\u2019s also important to note that an adult\u2019s reaction to a child\u2019s expression of the emotions they\u2019re feeling impacts how their emotional intelligence develops. Validating\u00a0 (rather than dismissing) a child\u2019s feelings while they\u2019re growing is crucial.)\u00a0 The […]<\/p>\n