Welcome to the EQ Library
Filter by
Family
Resources for parenting and raising emotionally intelligent children
EQ and Parenting
EQ Practitioner Eldon Pascoe discusses diversity in families, and how he had to use entirely different strategies for his 3 children – even though that was a hard lesson to learn.
Posted November 30, 2017 by in Family
childrenparenting
Teaching Children Gratitude and Purpose
How do we help children find happiness through gratitude and a connection to purpose? Jenny Wiley and Josh freedman discuss ways that parents can model and teach gratitude to children.
Posted November 22, 2017 by in Family , Life
childrenparentingPurposePursue Noble Goals
Sesame Street’s Song About Emotions
This song from the Sesame Street crew is all about emotions, and it’s wonderful for kids! It’s Emotional Literacy 101.
Posted November 2, 2017 by in Family
childrenparenting
Helping Kids Develop Friendships
What will help your kids develop positive, strong friendships? Considering how important relationships are to a happy life, this is a question many parents wrestle with. In this video from Six Seconds, Josh Freedman talks with a group of EQ practitioners about how to help kids be, and find, good friends.
Posted October 19, 2017 by in Family , Life
childrenparentingrelationships
A Pause Is Essential
How do we shift out of the typical patterns to become more present and proactive in our interactions? Having the ability to pause is an essential component. Josh Freedman and Susan Stillman discuss why pausing can be the difference between following patterns that don’t serve us and forging a new way.
Posted October 5, 2017 by in Family , Life
Apply Consequential Thinkingchildrenparenting
Name That Emotion with Murray!
Let’s play Name That Emotion with Murray from Sesame Street! It’s a game Murray leads where they name the emotions that participants are feeling. A great video related to emotional literacy for kids!
Posted October 5, 2017 by in Education , Family
childrenEnhance Emotional Literacyparenting
Navigating Emotions as Parents
As parents, how can you keep your cool as the tides of chaos are rising all around you? In this video from Six Seconds, Josh Freedman and Lorea Martinez give tips for navigating emotions in chaotic times.
Posted September 14, 2017 by in Family
childrenparenting
The Dance Recital
This sweet, amazing video is about a dad and daughter who are given the chance to do something they really want – but only if they start today. They choose to dance together, and it’s really fabulous. A good reminder that doing what we really want, following our noble goals, is something we should start […]
Posted September 7, 2017 by in Family
childrenparentingPursue Noble Goals
How to Fix Bad Reactions
In this video from Six Seconds, Josh Freedman and Lorea Martinez talk about those times when we make imperfect decisions – as parents and as people – and how we can best respond after we make mistakes.
Posted August 31, 2017 by in Family , Life
communication
Just Breathe: How to Calm Down When Angry
In this sweet, engaging video, kids describe what it feels like to be angry – and how to calm yourself down.
Posted August 31, 2017 by in Family , Life
childrenMindfulness
Reflecting on Your Emotions as a Parent
In this short video from Six Seconds, Eldon Pascoe talks about how he and his wife struggled as they dealt with their second child’s behavioral outbursts – and how they used emotional intelligence to take a step back and think of the best way to deal with the situation. A great video for parents or […]
Posted August 10, 2017 by in Family
childrenparenting
How to Meditate with Kids
In this video from the Greater Good Science Center, author Christine Carter shares tips for how to do a mindfulness meditation with kids.
Posted July 20, 2017 by in Family
childrenMindfulnessparenting