With a master’s degree in early education, Alyssa Blask Campbell is the founder and CEO of Seed & Sow, an organization committed to giving parents, teachers and caregivers the tools to raise emotionally intelligent humans. Deeply passionate about creating a shame-free, judgment-free community of people interested in doing the same, Alyssa shares how parents can raise emotionally intelligent children.
DR. MEG MEEKER with guests ALYSSA BLASK CAMPBELL
“Emotional Intelligence” has become somewhat of a buzzword in today’s culture. In this episode, Alyssa breaks things down to describe how emotional intelligence is based on five components: self-awareness, self-regulation, motivation, empathy and social skills. “In terms of raising emotionally intelligent humans: We’re not talking about changing who kids are, but shifting how adults experience kids’ emotions.”
Topics discussed in this episode include:
· Finding a pause between reaction and response
· Learning to regulate and choose words and actions wisely
· Intrinsic vs. extrinsic motivation: What is driving us?
· Why are the birth-to-age 5 years so important?
· Why our nervous system is like a battery; it drains throughout the day & needs to be recharged
· And more!
FROM THE PRODUCER
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