Exploring Emotions: Learning together (for parents)

Parenting with Emotional Intelligence: Supporting Your Child’s Emotional Journey”

This is a 4-week course specifically designed for parents who want to enhance their ability to support and guide their children through the process of emotional learning. The course aims to equip parents with the knowledge and tools needed to reinforce and complement the emotional education their children receive in the program “Exploring Emotions: Learning Together.” The course is available in both English and Spanish.

Course Structure:

Duration: 4 weeks (one lesson per week)

Week 1: Understanding Emotional Intelligence and Emotional Literacy

• Introduction to the concept of emotional intelligence and its importance in child development.
• Overview of the four levels of the children’s course to understand what your child will learn.
• Techniques to improve your emotional vocabulary and effectively express emotions.
• How to help your child identify and articulate emotions using age-appropriate language.
• Activities to practice emotional literacy together with your child.

Week 2: Building Emotional Awareness and Strengthening Bonds

• Strategies for creating an emotionally aware home environment.
• Exercises to enhance emotional awareness and mindfulness in daily family interactions.
• The importance of secure attachment and emotional bonding.
• Activities to strengthen the emotional connection between you and your child.
• Role-playing exercises to model healthy emotional expression and communication.

Week 3: Managing Stress, Anxiety, and Promoting Positive Behaviors

• Identifying sources of stress and anxiety for both parents and children.
• Practical stress management techniques, including breathing exercises and mindfulness practices.
• How to create a supportive environment to help your child cope with anxiety.
• Understanding the relationship between emotions and behavior.
• Techniques for positive reinforcement and constructive discipline.
• Strategies to help your child develop self-regulation and emotional resilience.

Week 4: Encouraging Emotional Growth and Planning for the Future

• Supporting your child’s emotional development through play and creative activities.
• How to use storytelling, art, and role-playing to explore and understand emotions.
• Creating family routines that promote well-being and emotional growth.
• Reflecting on the progress made throughout the course.
• Setting goals and creating a plan for ongoing emotional education and support.
• Fostering a nurturing, emotionally intelligent family environment.

Teaching Methodology:

• Online Video Lessons: Weekly lessons delivered in video format for flexible and engaging content.
• Interactive Activities: Practical exercises and activities designed to be done with your child.
• Discussion Forums: A platform for parents to share experiences, ask questions, and support one another.
• Live Q&A Sessions: Weekly live sessions with emotional education experts to address questions and provide personalized guidance.

Additional Resources:

• Reading Materials and Resource Links: Recommended readings and online resources to deepen your understanding of emotional intelligence.
• Interactive Tools and Apps: Digital tools and apps for practicing emotional skills and tracking progress.
• Support Materials: Worksheets, activity guides, and templates to support your learning and application of course concepts.

Certification:

Parents who complete all activities and participate in evaluations will receive a Certificate of Completion. This certificate recognizes their commitment to improving parenting skills and supporting their children’s emotional development.

This 4-week course is designed to provide parents with a comprehensive yet condensed understanding of how to support their children’s emotional journey, fostering a positive and emotionally intelligent home environment.