1 Say what you feel. ‘Emotional intelligence is about asking yourself: “What’s going on here: what am I feeling and why might I be feeling like this?” says coach and author Gill Hasson.
Teach your child
to talk honestly about their feelings from an early age. Encourage them to express, ‘I feel angry’, ‘I am sad’ or ‘I wish I had that toy’ so they learn to recognise, accept and articulate their emotions without guilt. The way you react is important, too. Don’t pass judgement; allow them to feel whatever they feel.