In this episode of the Nourished Mama podcast, Carina Bogner speaks with Sina, an educator and mother, about the importance of raising emotionally intelligent children.

They discuss Sina's journey in education, the significance of emotional expression, and how parents can support their children through emotional moments.

The conversation also touches on the challenges of understanding toddler emotions, the journey to becoming emotionally intelligent adults, and the concept of emotional regulation.

Ultimately, they emphasize the need for simplicity and connection in parenting.

Takeaways

Emotional intelligence is crucial in parenting.

Children express emotions through crying, which is natural.

Parents should allow children to feel their emotions.

Being present with children during emotional moments is key.

It's important to validate children's feelings, even if they seem trivial.

Parents need to manage their own emotions to support their children.

Regulation is a natural process that happens when we allow ourselves to feel.

Shifting focus can help both children and adults navigate emotions.

Children can teach adults about emotional expression and regulation.

Simplicity and connection are essential in parenting.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to Emotional Intelligence in Parenting

01:21 Sina's Journey in Education and Parenting

06:08 The Importance of Emotional Expression

12:19 Supporting Children Through Emotional Moments

18:27 Understanding Toddler Emotions and Reactions

25:43 Becoming Emotionally Intelligent as Adults

31:23 Navigating Regulation and Emotional Waves