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Building Emotional Intelligence: Techniques to Cultivate Inner Strength in Children

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As an elementary school counselor for over twenty years I have been looking for effective resources to share with students, parents and teachers that are practical and support the teaching of foundational self-regulation skills. Building Emotional Intelligence is the perfect developmental guide for both educators and parents in this respect, as it is very user-friendly and easy to implement with children of all ages.

The chapters are arranged in developmental stages and clearly describe simple activities appropriate for each school age. The actitivies are also provided in the accompanying CD, which is an ingenious way to support their intended application. My students have been loving the self-calming and focusing exercises on the CD, which have stimulated meaningful discussion. After doing one of the listening exercises on the CD this week, one kindergartener said,'When I feel lonely, I listen to my heart beat and then I know I'm not alone'. A guidance counselor couldn't ask for a more engaged outcome.

Our goal is to share this book with as many teachers and parents in our area as possible. One of our esteemed parents has said about it, 'This could change the world!'. Thank you, Linda, for this much-needed inner, as well as outer, peace tool.

I am a Guidance Counselor at a private school in Miami Florida. Building Emotional Intelligence is a must have book that offers clear strategies to support children in becoming resilient and coping with a fast paced and sometimes stressful world. I have been using the activities and the CD by Daniel Goleman since I read it. My students have really enjoyed the CD and benefitted by the activities offered. I've recommended it to several parents with children who need support coping with day to day stresses and it is great to have a book which I can confidently recommend. It is concisely written and in a format that is easy to access by age group.
This is the kind of book I wished I had when I was raising my children who are now in their twenties. This is a must have for Guidance Counselors and parents.

I finally had a chance to read Building Emotional Intelligence and found it a refreshing dose of "this is what matters" with a special kid-focused twist. It's absolutely wonderful--so moving and totally practical in a way that will undoubtedly inspire to many parents, teachers, and students. Brava!

I was pleased to receive my copy of Building Emotional Intelligence yesterday. I've already read it cover to cover. As a parent, researcher, and educator who values social-emotional intelligence, contemplative practices, and the importance of body awareness this book has it all. I have learned new facts and been re-inspired! It is a satisfying book filled with up-to-date facts and exciting wellness practices that support emotional growth and development. This attractive guide complete with a DVD by Daniel Goleman has been fun to use with children as a parent, a friend, or teacher; I highly recommend it.

Martha Eddy, CMA, Ed.D.
Director, Center for Kinesthetic Education
New York City
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This book is disapointing so far, but it may be only becasue I was expecting something else. I just finished reading Gott's book on emotinal intelligence, which was a great starting point for me to learn about the topic, and had some fantastic practical guidance. I thought this would give me more small ways I could incorporate emotional intelligence into our lives. Instead, the book is a guide for those who wish to have a guided quiet time with their youngsters on a regular basis. The idea of the quiet time is to learn to focus on our thoughts, our bodies, etc, and to learn to appreciate silence. Not a bad idea, just not what I was hoping for.

I have 3 kids with ADD who truly benefited from the cd - being able to slow their minds and relax before they go to bed is incredibly important. Being self-aware is part of feeling empowered and in control; something all kids need to have a clear grasp of, and a true understanding of. This book has helped me understand how I can help my children help themselves.

We know from psychology that the child's behaviour is decided in his first 5 to 7 years old, and as adult he will deal with all aspects of life having root in those first years of life; so, if we somehow had "lost" the chance of a wise education for the child, things are not about to be fixed, simply because that time never comes back... Well the great experienced professors, L. Lantieri, and D. Goleman demonstrate that the things could evolve in a positive direction at different ages, until adolescence. Hey, parents, that's such a great news! An excellent collaboration work in this book, a useful tool for every single parent!

As part of the respected research on mindfulness, cultivating inner strength in children has been mentioned but parents had no guide. This book is extraordinarily concrete. It not only gives parents (and grandparents!!) means to help children, but it strengthens the bond between them. In a day when videos and computers all but raise kids, deeply human understanding will help keep kids balanced and they look forward to doing these things with people who care about them. Get the book for your adult children who are parents, yes--but better, spirit away your grandchildren for these kinds of times which happen with you. A much-needed resource.

This is a book that makes sense. So many parents and educators are concerned about the extraordinary amount of stress and pressure our children are experiencing. This book allows educators the opportunity to follow a step by step lesson plan along with other helpful tips to reduce that stress. Parents will find that they can take the activities and do them at home along with their child. Finally we're talking about the part of our children that schools often overlook, their social and emotional well being. It is written in understandable and relatable language. I hope schools will buy this book for every educator and parent in their school community!

After attending a seminar and listening to Linda Lantieri speak, I had to purchase this book. I read most of it on my flight home. As a guidance counselor I found this book to be filled with wonderful practical ideas to share with teachers and parents.
Maggie Camara-Avalos, LCSW
Director of Guidance
Miami Country Day School