Teaching Children Emotional Intelligence Combats Systemic Racism

Teaching Children Emotional Intelligence Combats Systemic Racism

Teaching children the skills developing emotional intelligence combats systemic racism.  Consider the premise that if we were raised with emotional intelligence that systemic racism would not be a factor in our society.  As an example in recent years, Daniel...
Is Our President Emotionally Intelligent?

Is Our President Emotionally Intelligent?

Is our President emotionally intelligent?  This is not about politics or partisan behavior.  This is about regaining decency and humanity to our White House. When referencing the seven attributes of Emotional Intelligence developed by Daniel Goleman, we may be able to...
Is Emotional Intelligence Lacking in College Students?

Is Emotional Intelligence Lacking in College Students?

Is emotional intelligence lacking in college students?  The behaviors evidenced on college campuses in the past two weeks say they are!  Indeed, the lack of understanding and concern for others well-being is obvious.  Not only are these IQ smart young people not...
Delayed Gratification the Emotional Intelligence Attribute That Saves Lives

Delayed Gratification the Emotional Intelligence Attribute That Saves Lives

Did you know that delayed gratification is an emotional intelligence attribute?  It has many facets that affect our lives daily. It often demonstrates putting someone else’s needs before one’s own. We may need to manage our own needs in order to take care...
Understanding Children’s Emotions and Emotional Intelligence

Understanding Children’s Emotions and Emotional Intelligence

Emotional intelligence is the ability to understand your emotions and manage them.  Emotional intelligence are skills taught and are not innate. Young Children’s emotions  raw and undeveloped. Adults parenting or teaching children must understand that emotions...
The Lack of Emotional Intelligence in Politics

The Lack of Emotional Intelligence in Politics

Let’s examine the lack of emotional intelligence in politics. Politics at every level are increasingly mean and lacking emotional intelligence.  All the issues that a democracy creates certainly do not need the addition of a language that demeans one’s...