How to Raise a Child with a High Eq: A Parents' Guide to Emotional Intelligence

by Lawrence E. Shapiro

Book Overview

Studies show that emotional intelligence -- the social and emotional skills that make up what we call character -- is more important to your child's success than the cognitive intelligence measured by IQ. And unlike IQ, emotional intelligence can be developed in kids at all stages.

Filled with games, checklists and practical parenting techniques, How to Raise a Child with a High EQ will help your child to cope with -- and overcome -- the emotional...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0060928913
• ISBN13: 9780060928919
• Release Date: March 1998
• Publisher: Harper Perennial
• Length: 368 Pages
• Weight: 0.65 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 5.3" x 8.1"

Customer Reviews

Education at his best

Who is this times of crisis and lack of moral values and ethic can develop not only a Child but himself as a Parent? This book is a "Mine of gold" that guides you through and not only to basic steps on a culture that we were once raised. It is also a guide to develop real leaders on children. Would like to see the benefits of having a great Kid and you as a great father in this society, discover "THE SECRET" of having a valuable mine of gold in the years to share with your family, and build a better nation that will succed? Get it now, this is the greatest Investment for you as is affordable and inmensely invaluable to learn how to build a better nation in the years to come!

Excellent

Having practiced as a family physician the past 13 years and with an undergraduate degree in psychology, I literally "prescribe" on a prescription pad three books to every couple that comes in and finds out they have a positive pregnancy test; #1. "What To Eat When Expecting" #2. "The American Academy of Pediatrics; Birth To Age Five" #3.How to Raise A Child With a High E.Q. by L. Shapiro.This book is an excellent compilation of what has the world of psychology consumed over the past five years. I initially read Goleman's "Emotional Intelligence" in 1996. Shapiro lays out that concept and adds all the current studies/authors that have presented with related material [ i.e. Seligman's "The Optimistic Child"] into an extremely well-versed, non-psycho babble format. Shapiro then adds his extensive background in applied psychotherapy and makes this all applicable to your child. This is an excellent transition...all that I've read on this topic doesnot do this nearly as well. Read, learn and use this information.

Emotional health explained and applied.

This book explains emotions, how they develop, and how to make sure they develop in a healthy way.Topics covered include moral emotions (both positive and negative), thinking skills, problem solving, social skills, self-motivation, and emotional control (including nonverbal communication).I think the information in this book is indispensible for helping a child understand and use their emotions in a healthy way. The book doesn't place blame for all the wrong things parents are doing. It provides explanations of past theories and current research, then specific tools and methods for implementing them are given. The guidance given for age appropriate expectations and excercises makes this a great resource. I highly recommend it.