By incorporating these methods into their daily lives, parents can help their children develop strong emotional intelligence, which will benefit them throughout their lives. Nurturing emotional intelligence is a vital task that requires the combined efforts of parents, schools, and the broader community. As Tau’a emphasizes, parents play a pivotal role by modeling healthy emotional behaviors and creating an environment where children learn and practice EI. Additionally, integrating EI education into school curricula and community programs further support children’s emotional growth. Increasing education on the importance of mental health is crucial to ensuring that parents and caregivers have the resources and knowledge needed to foster EI effectively. By working together, we can help children develop the emotional intelligence they need to navigate life’s challenges successfully and build a healthier, brighter future for all. 64 HAWAII PARENT November/December 2024 About The Steven A. Cohen Military Family Clinic at Child & Family Service The Steven A. Cohen Military Family Clinic at Child & Family Service offers quality behavioral health services to active-duty service members, guard/reserves, veterans and their families. For information and assistance, call 808-204-4020 and CohenClinic@cfs-hawaii.org. Visit our website at www.childandfamilyservice.org/cohenclinic.
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