Ask the Expert: Nurturing Emotional Intelligence From Early Childhood

Helping children recognize, express, and manage their emotions is just as important as teaching them to walk and talk. Emotional intelligence shapes how kids handle challenges, build relationships, and develop self-confidence—starting from their earliest years and continuing through childhood. This week, we have Meeta Gupta Hari, Counsellor at Reconnect Singapore, joining us for an exclusive Ask the Expert session! Whether you're navigating toddler tantrums, guiding a school-aged child through friendships, or wondering how to foster emotional awareness at home, this is your chance to ask an expert. 💬 Drop your questions from March 19-25 📅 Live answering session: March 26 at 12 PM Let’s equip our kids with the emotional tools they need for life. Ask your questions in the comments below! ⬇️ #AskTheExpert #RaisingEmotionallyStrongKids #ParentingTips #ChildDevelopment

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Hi... I keep hearing that EQ is more important than IQ nowadays.... But what does it really mean in daily life? I have a 2 yo toddler who likes throwing things whenever upset, no matter how we, as parents, always try to validate their feelings and emotions through words. I dnt even know if what i'm doing is right or wrong

Meeta Gupta Hari

Counsellor at Reconnect Singapore

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Dear Priscilla, Thank you for writing in. I believe both EQ and IQ play crucial roles in leading a healthy and successful life, so your question is quite relevant. At 2 years old, children are in an exploratory phase of development, trying to make sense of the world around them. While they experience the same emotions as older children and adults, they don’t yet have the language skills to express them. Instead of saying, "I feel upset that my toy broke," a toddler might show their frustration through behaviors like throwing things, pushing, or even trying to bite. These are all normal and typical behaviors for a toddler. It’s wonderful that you are validating your child’s emotions with words. By doing so, you're modeling how to use language to express feelings. With time, you will begin to see the positive effects of your efforts as your child starts to express their emotions with words too. All the best!

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