How Parents Can Help with Social Emotional Development
Fostering social emotional skills in our children requires many of the same strategies that we use to help our kids gain any life skill– establishing a trusting relationship, modeling, and practice. Social-emotional development takes years, but research shows that this development influences a child’s self-confidence, empathy, and the ability to develop meaningful and lasting friendships and partnerships. Unlike walking or talking, which normally develops naturally in a child with little assistance, social and emotional intelligence must be fostered.