Building Emotional Intelligence: Practices to Cultivate Inner Resilience in Children

by Linda Lantieri, Daniel Goleman

What's the most important piece of your child's educational experience? If you think it's math, science, or reading, you might be overlooking an essential the capacity known as inner resilience. In Building Emotional Intelligence, Linda Lantieri presents a breakthrough guide to help children respond to and rebound from the challenges unique to our times.
For educators, counselors, parents, and caregivers, this book offers practical techniques proven to help children increase self-esteem, improve concentration and awareness, and enhance empathy and communication. Step by step, children will learn how to quiet their minds, calm their bodies, and manage their emotions more skillfully. This powerful guide is arranged according to age group and complemented by spoken-word exercises presented by bestselling author Daniel Goleman.

Includes digital access to audio tracks.  

Genres: Parenting

177 pages, Kindle Edition

First published May 1, 2014

Reviews

[Ahdom · Rating 4 out of 5]

This book is less of an informational book as it more of a direct application of the concepts of mindfulness in a way that introduces them as a bonding experience of mutual discovery. I plan to put in to practice many of the things that's suggested as I want these concepts to be something that my kids have a connection with. Everything I read that is in the arena of self help, neuroscience, and psychology seems to point to the practice of mindfulness as a way to afford yourself a better experience on the journey of learning and gaining wisdom. I think mindfulness is perhaps the best tool you can have in terms of opportunities to self author your life and achieve the goals you want. It also helps you make better choices by being in the moment and noticing your thought process. The side effects of making this a big part of your life seems to be more personal happiness. While there are many books out there on the subject, this one is designed for action and not necessarily focused on arguing it's merits. That being said, I expect years of me diving into this subject and trying different things. I will update once I start implementing the CD and the scripts as the book intended.