November/December 2024 HAWAII PARENT 57 Parenting is one of life’s most rewarding experiences, but it comes with its fair share of challenges. From sleepless nights to supermarket tantrums, raising children can often feel like navigating uncharted waters. While there’s no manual for parenting, there are resources available to help guide Hawaii parents as they do their best to raise healthy, happy, resilient keiki. One such resource is the Steven A. Cohen Military Family Clinic at Child & Family Service, where licensed clinicians like Casey L. Tau’a, LMFT, ASDCS, ADHD-CCSP work diligently to nurture emotional intelligence (EI) among children. In this article, we explore the crucial role of EI, how parents model and teach these skills at home, and the importance of extending EI education into schools and the broader community. by Jacob Aki
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