Building Emotional Intelligence Within Families

We are human beings, and emotions are a part of us. Families are vital. We as humans build relations and show emotions to each other in certain ways. Family is an association of emotions, values, and support systems. Cultivating emotional intelligence is truly important for strengthening bonds. Emotional intelligence is the recognition and management of one’s feelings. Cultivation of emotional intelligence within families can be done by – 

• Expressing Emotions – Parents should and must open up to their children about their emotions and feelings. This helps the children to keep an open mind and not suppress their emotions too. As a result, children will interact more and share more, which will make them emotionally strong. 
• Listening – Listening to every family member is as important as opening up about feelings. Active listening by family members makes an individual confident about sharing his/her thoughts with the outside world and society. This will make the individual more socially active and more emotionally strong.
• Considering Each Other’s Feelings – Considering and agreeing with others when cultivating emotional intelligence within the family. Discussing each other’s emotions and understanding each other will boost emotional health. This will teach children to empathize with others.

By adopting these practices, emotional intelligence can be cultivated within families to improve communication, resolve conflicts effectively, and strengthen family bonds. This will also benefit in building deeper family connections.