"Parents often wonder what's going on in their child's mind when they throw a temper tantrum, behave badly, or refuse to cooperate. Written by two experts in child development and psychology, The Emotionally Intelligent Child offers a groundbreaking approach for understanding children's behavior in the context of their development, as well as tips for parenting with patience, and actionable strategies for helping kids cultivate emotional intelligence-an essential character trait for succeeding in our highly social world"--

A peek inside your child's mind -- Use language to shape social awareness -- Foster flexibility and reflection through executive function -- Develop compassion within your family culture -- Mindfulness helps you be present with your child -- Inquiry reveals what your child is feeling -- Nonjudgmentally observe to understand your child -- Decide how you will respond to your child's actions