Teaching emotional intelligence to children is vital for their future as adults. At Logos International, we are aware of the importance of emotional intelligence and the need to learn more about it, both at school and at home. Therefore, today we are going to see what emotional intelligence consists of, based on the Ruler educational program, and some tips to promote it at home as well.

What is emotional intelligence

Different studies have shown that the most successful people in their careers are not those with the highest IQ, but rather, those with good emotional intelligence. Therefore, it is not surprising that parents and professionals, such as the Logos International team, are increasingly concerned that students develop this ability.

Emotional intelligence is the ability of each individual to identify, understand and exercise their emotions and those of others. This ability allows to efficiently manage personal emotions and those of others, generating positive results. To strengthen it in children is ideal to develop a good behavior while growing up. In the following lines we will show you how to do it.

Tips to enhance emotional intelligence

When students have a good relationship with their parents, family and friends, their emotional intelligence is already tested, although there are also other techniques that can be applied at home to enhance these skills in children:

Helps manage your stress

Problems at school or at home can cause children to suffer constant stress. Some techniques that work for adults, such as breathing, relaxation or physical exercises, are essential to teach children how to manage their anxiety and nervousness, thus avoiding stress.

Teach them to recognize their emotions

An essential method for fostering emotional intelligence is to teach children to recognize their basic emotions and those of others. Through photographs and drawings of faces, ask them what their mood is and why they think they feel that way. With this type of exercise, they will not only develop their emotional intelligence but also their empathy.

Encourage him to have a positive attitude

Both in the classroom and at home, maintaining a positive attitude towards problems is fundamental in a child's life. To achieve this, you need to encourage your child to be optimistic, and to stay away from negative thoughts and bad attitudes. In this way, he will know how to act in a difficult situation, improving his emotional capabilities.

Develops your communication

Asking, reasoning, exemplifying, playing, talking, etc. is absolutely essential to enhance a child's emotions. As parents, it is important to favor their communicative process, allowing them to express their opinions and feelings.

What is the Ruler program?

As we have mentioned before, emotional intelligence is a topic that concerns both parents and schools. That is why we are constantly innovating to stimulate the emotional skills of our students. An example of this is the Ruler program, a method of social-emotional education whose objective is to enhance the emotional intelligence of students, both within the school and in their family environment.

Through the Ruler method, integrated in our private school located in Las Rozas, our students learn to cope with intense situations and conflicts, maintaining a good physical and mental well-being. They are able to become more aware of their emotions and the influence they have on their daily lives.