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Most parents want to do right by their children, but miss crucial emotional skills that could change their child’s entire life trajectory. Here’s how parents can raise “emotionally intelligent” kids.

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Music is a powerful tool for conveying mood, whether heard via a live performance or movie soundtrack, making it an effective medium for understanding how people identify and respond to emotions.

MISSION, Kan., Aug. 20, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- (Family Features) Little children experience big emotions. When things don't go as planned or they feel overstimulated or face new experiences, children ...

We've built an increasingly granular emotional vocabulary for children. These days, there are feelings charts in classrooms, ...

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