After Studying 200 Kids, Parenting Coach Found 7 Keys to Emotional Intelligence

Parenting coach Reem Raouda, creator of FOUNDATIONS (8 weeks to heal, break the cycle, and become the safe parent your child needs) studied more than 200 children and discovered that parents who practiced these seven key habits were more likely to raise kids with stronger emotional intelligence.

1. They understood the power of silence
They gave their child quiet space to process feelings and listened quietly. Sitting in silence offered comfort and taught their child to reflect and trust themselves

2. They named emotions early and often.
By sharing their own feelings, they taught kids to recognize, express, and normalize emotions

3. They apologized to their child
By owning mistakes, they built trust, respect, and taught empathy and repair.

4. They didn't force 'please', 'thank you' or 'sorry'
They modeled kindness and respect, trusting kids to learn naturally

5. They didn't dismiss small worries
They validated small concerns, showing kids their feelings matter.

6. They didn't always offer solutions
Instead of fixing problems, they let kids decide - building confidence and independence.

7. They embraced boredom 
Letting kids get bored taught them stillness, creativity, problem-solving, and joy in simple moments.