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Quote of the Week
"Paying attention is the most basic and profound expression of love."
--Tara Brach
6 Ways To Boost Your Teen's Emotional Intelligence
In high school, academics take center stage and it’s easy to forget that teens need to continue to grow and develop their emotional intelligence, too. Teens with a high degree of emotional intelligence are better able to control their emotions and behavior when things don’t go their way. This in turn makes them happier, more self-confident, and more respectful of others. Not surprisingly, students with a high EQ (or emotional quotient) tend to do better in school. They pay attention, take in information, stay motivated, and get along with teachers and classmates. Nurture your teen’s emotional development with these conversation starters and games about feelings and empathy. Learn more in this week's featured article.
Reading Corner
 Title: Six Steps To An Emotionally Intelligent Teenager
By: James Windell
Ages: 13-19
"Helping teenagers navigate the rocky years between childhood and adulthood has always been a parenting challenge--a challenge that has only grown more difficult in today's fast-paced society. Noted parenting author and psychologist James Windell knows teens. [...] Unlike so many books on parenting and teens that focus on discipline, this book emphasizes the importance of goal-setting, communication, and the development of social skills during the teen years." --Publishers
Recommended by Kindful Kids Editors
Be The Change
Have a fun evening as a family watching any of these movies that build emotional intelligence by teaching empathy and kindness. See what conversations arise naturally around these themes.
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