Parent with Emotional Intelligence<\/h1>\n

Increase awareness, make better choices, and be more purposeful as a parent. Learn to navigate your child’s emotions – and your own – more effectively.<\/p>","tablet":"

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Parent with Emotional Intelligence

Increase awareness, make better choices, and be more purposeful as a parent. Learn to navigate your child’s emotions – and your own – more effectively.

We support parents and families to thrive with emotional intelligence.<\/h1>\n

Parenting is the toughest job on the planet. There\u2019s nothing like it \u2014 little to no training, steep learning curve, constant failure, and punishing hours. It increases stress and complexity, and often evokes big, challenging feelings. Emotional intelligence is being smarter with feelings<\/a>, and it is an essential skillset for parents to cope and thrive.<\/p>\n

Parents who practice emotional intelligence develop essential skills alongside their children, including how to:\u00a0<\/p>\n

\u2022\u00a0 Navigate increasing complexity and stress<\/p>\n

\u2022\u00a0 Foster positive, healthy relationships<\/p>\n

\u2022\u00a0 Spark innovation and resilience<\/p>\n

\u2022\u00a0 Nourish compassion and inner peace<\/p>\n

Research links emotional intelligence to better health, academic achievement, and stronger relationships.<\/span><\/p>","tablet":"

We support parents and families to thrive with emotional intelligence.<\/h1>\n

Parenting is the toughest job on the planet. There\u2019s nothing like it \u2014 little to no training, steep learning curve, constant failure, and punishing hours. It increases stress and complexity, and often evokes big, challenging feelings. Emotional intelligence is being smarter with feelings<\/a>, and it is an essential skillset for parents to cope and thrive.<\/p>\n

Parents who practice emotional intelligence develop essential skills alongside their children, including how to: <\/p>\n

\u2022 Navigate increasing complexity and stress<\/p>\n

\u2022 Foster positive, healthy relationships<\/p>\n

\u2022 Spark innovation and resilience<\/p>\n

\u2022 Nourish compassion and inner peace<\/p>\n

Research links emotional intelligence to better health, academic achievement, and stronger relationships.<\/span><\/p>","phone":"

We support parents and families to thrive with emotional intelligence.<\/h1>\n

Parenting is the toughest job on the planet. There\u2019s nothing like it \u2014 little to no training, steep learning curve, constant failure, and punishing hours. It increases stress and complexity, and often evokes big, challenging feelings. Emotional intelligence is being smarter with feelings<\/a>, and it is an essential skillset for parents to cope and thrive.<\/p>\n

Parents who practice emotional intelligence develop essential skills alongside their children, including how to:<\/p>\n

\u2022 Navigate increasing complexity and stress<\/p>\n

\u2022 Foster positive, healthy relationships<\/p>\n

\u2022 Spark innovation and resilience<\/p>\n

\u2022 Nourish compassion and inner peace<\/p>\n

Research links emotional intelligence to better health, academic achievement, and stronger relationships.<\/span><\/p>"}},"slug":"et_pb_text"}" data-et-multi-view-load-tablet-hidden="true" data-et-multi-view-load-phone-hidden="true">

We support parents and families to thrive with emotional intelligence.

Parenting is the toughest job on the planet. There’s nothing like it — little to no training, steep learning curve, constant failure, and punishing hours. It increases stress and complexity, and often evokes big, challenging feelings.Emotional intelligence is being smarter with feelings, and it is an essential skillset for parents to cope and thrive.

Parents who practice emotional intelligence develop essential skills alongside their children, including how to:

• Navigate increasing complexity and stress

• Foster positive, healthy relationships

• Spark innovation and resilience

• Nourish compassion and inner peace

Research links emotional intelligence to better health, academic achievement, and stronger relationships.

Identify your patterns and
make more intentional choices.<\/h1>\n

How do YOU respond to an infant’s sleepless nights, a toddler’s temper tantrums, or to a teenager’s rude behavior? Parents all over the world use Six Seconds tools and methods to cope with stress, navigate complexity, maintain balance and energy, and build healthy, sustainable relationships with their children.<\/p>\n

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Identify your patterns and
make more intentional choices.<\/h1>\n

How do YOU respond to an infant's sleepless nights, a toddler's temper tantrums, or to a teenager's rude behavior? Parents all over the world use Six Seconds tools and methods to cope with stress, navigate complexity, maintain balance and energy, and build healthy, sustainable relationships with their children.<\/p>\n

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Identify your patterns and
make more intentional choices.<\/h1>\n

How do YOU respond to an infant's sleepless nights, a toddler's temper tantrums, or to a teenager's rude behavior? Parents all over the world use Six Seconds tools and methods to cope with stress, navigate complexity, maintain balance and energy, and build healthy, sustainable relationships with their children.<\/p>\n

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Identify your patterns and
make more intentional choices.

你如何回应婴儿的?没睡好ss nights, a toddler’s temper tantrums, or to a teenager’s rude behavior? Parents all over the world use Six Seconds tools and methods to cope with stress, navigate complexity, maintain balance and energy, and build healthy, sustainable relationships with their children.

Build a foundation for success
with <\/span>emotional intelligence.<\/h1>\n

Explore our major areas of expertise:<\/p>\n

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Explore our major areas of expertise:<\/p>\n

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emotional intelligence.

Explore our major areas of expertise:

Parenting Resources<\/h1>\n

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3 Steps to Get Started Today<\/h1>\n

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3 Steps to Get Started Today

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1. Read Whole-Hearted Parenting<\/em><\/span><\/h1>\n

How can emotional intelligence help us be the parents we mean to be?<\/p>\n

\u201cJosh Freedman offers parents sane and sound advice about how to raise good kids.\u00a0Whole-Hearted Parenting<\/i>\u00a0is a reader-friendly, no-blame guide to parenthood that any mom or dad will find of great use \u2013 especially in those trying moments when it\u2019s not clear what to do.\u201d<\/p>\n

You’ll learn practical tips and techniques to:<\/p>\n

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  • Effectively blend thinking and feelings in your parenting<\/li>\n
  • Use emotions to help focus and motivate your kids<\/li>\n
  • Leverage the power of optimism to make parenting more fun<\/li>\n
  • Respond intentionally instead of reacting on autopilot<\/li>\n
  • Strengthen empathy to better understand and influence your child<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n

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    1. Read Whole-Hearted Parenting<\/em><\/span><\/h1>\n

    How can emotional intelligence help us be the parents we mean to be?<\/p>\n

    \u201cJosh Freedman offers parents sane and sound advice about how to raise good kids. Whole-Hearted Parenting<\/i> is a reader-friendly, no-blame guide to parenthood that any mom or dad will find of great use \u2013 especially in those trying moments when it\u2019s not clear what to do.\u201d<\/p>\n

    You'll learn practical tips and techniques to:<\/p>\n

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    • Effectively blend thinking and feelings in your parenting<\/li>\n
    • Use emotions to help focus and motivate your kids<\/li>\n
    • Leverage the power of optimism to make parenting more fun<\/li>\n
    • Respond intentionally instead of reacting on autopilot<\/li>\n
    • Strengthen empathy to better understand and influence your child<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n

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      1. Read Whole-Hearted Parenting<\/em><\/span><\/h1>\n

      How can emotional intelligence help us be the parents we mean to be?<\/p>\n

      \u201cJosh Freedman offers parents sane and sound advice about how to raise good kids. Whole-Hearted Parenting<\/i> is a reader-friendly, no-blame guide to parenthood that any mom or dad will find of great use \u2013 especially in those trying moments when it\u2019s not clear what to do.\u201d<\/p>\n

      You'll learn practical tips and techniques to:<\/p>\n

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      • Effectively blend thinking and feelings in your parenting<\/li>\n
      • Use emotions to help focus and motivate your kids<\/li>\n
      • Leverage the power of optimism to make parenting more fun<\/li>\n
      • Respond intentionally instead of reacting on autopilot<\/li>\n
      • Strengthen empathy to better understand and influence your child<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n

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        1. ReadWhole-Hearted Parenting

        How can emotional intelligence help us be the parents we mean to be?

        “Josh Freedman offers parents sane and sound advice about how to raise good kids.Whole-Hearted Parentingis a reader-friendly, no-blame guide to parenthood that any mom or dad will find of great use – especially in those trying moments when it’s not clear what to do.”

        You’ll learn practical tips and techniques to:

        • Effectively blend thinking and feelings in your parenting
        • Use emotions to help focus and motivate your kids
        • Leverage the power of optimism to make parenting more fun
        • Respond intentionally instead of reacting on autopilot
        • Strengthen empathy to better understand and influence your child

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2. Join Emotional Intelligence Certification<\/h2>\n

Want to unlock your potential as a parent with emotional intelligence training?<\/p>\n

We recommend two courses for parents looking to grow and practice emotional intelligence:<\/p>\n

Unlocking EQ<\/strong> – Dive into the how, what, and why of emotional intelligence and learn about the Six Seconds Model of Emotional Intelligence. Two 1.5 hour sessions, live online, and a prerequisite for all advanced courses.<\/p>\n

Register now \u2192<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n

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EQ Practitioner<\/strong><\/p>\n

This course starts with your customized EQ assessment, followed by three full days of hands-on, dynamic instruction, activities, current neuroscience, practical tips and more.<\/p>\n

You’ll learn how to:<\/p>\n

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3. Collaborate 1-on-1 with a Certified Emotional Intelligence Coach.<\/span><\/p>\n

Ready to dive in and start solving your most pressing problems with a certified EQ coach?<\/p>\n

Combine Six Seconds’ assessments for both adults and youth with experts who can help you unpack the results and turn insight into action. Just contact us and we’ll put you in touch with a Six Seconds Certified Emotional Intelligence Coach.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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3. Collaborate 1-on-1 with a Certified Emotional Intelligence Coach.<\/span><\/p>\n

Ready to dive in and start solving your most pressing problems with a certified EQ coach?<\/p>\n

Combine Six Seconds' assessments for both adults and youth with experts who can help you unpack the results and turn insight into action. Just contact us and we'll put you in touch with a Six Seconds Certified Emotional Intelligence Coach.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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3. Collaborate 1-on-1 with a Certified Emotional Intelligence Coach.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

Ready to dive in and start solving your most pressing problems with a certified EQ coach?<\/p>\n

Combine Six Seconds' assessments for both adults and youth with experts who can help you unpack the results and turn insight into action. Just contact us and we'll put you in touch with a Six Seconds Certified Emotional Intelligence Coach.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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3. Collaborate 1-on-1 with a Certified Emotional Intelligence Coach.

Ready to dive in and start solving your most pressing problems with a certified EQ coach?

结合6秒的评估两个成年人nd youth with experts who can help you unpack the results and turn insight into action. Just contact us and we’ll put you in touch with a Six Seconds Certified Emotional Intelligence Coach.

Featured Articles<\/h2>\n

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Featured Articles

Emotional intelligence (EQ) = being smarter with feelings

EQ is a learnable, measurable skill that predicts improved effectiveness, relationships, quality of life & wellbeing (here's the research)

Introduction to emotional intelligence Take an EQ assessment
How to grow your EQ skills Join the Six Seconds community
Subscribe for free updates Dive in with Unlocking EQ
Discover upcoming EQ events About Six Seconds

You get what you measure - so measure what matters

For many people, emotional intelligence is intangible -- so we created assessments that make it clear, actionable, and practical.

Introduction to the EQ tests Individual EQ Assessments
Find the right assessment with the Tool Finder Organizational Emotional Intelligence Tests

Build capacity for transformation

Six Seconds started the world's first EQ Practitioner Certification and is widely known as the global leader in how to develop emotional intelligence. Public & in-house EQ certification.

Start with Unlocking EQ →

See all Certifications →

Explore Professional Accreditations:

Certified EQ Coach Certified Social Emotional Learning Specialist
Certified EQ Consultant Certified EQ Facilitator

Emotions Drive People :: People Drive Performance

Six Seconds provides businesses with tools, methods & expertise to improve the people-side of performance with emotional intelligence. As shown in the case study library, EQ strengthens leadership, team effectiveness, customer service/sales, accelerating change, and building a high-performing culture.

Introduction to EQ in business Find an expert (coach, consultant, facilitator)
Case study library About Six Seconds
Upcoming Events Six Seconds' Clients

You get what you measure - so measure what matters

For effective, evidence-based development, Six Seconds publishes a system of emotional intelligence tests yielding practical, actionable insights.

Introduction to the EQ tests Individual EQ Assessments
Find the right assessment with the Tool Finder Organizational Emotional Intelligence Tests

Build capacity for transformation

Six Seconds started the world's first EQ Practitioner Certification and is widely known as the global leader in how to develop emotional intelligence. Public & in-house EQ certification.

Start with Unlocking EQ →

See all Certifications →

Explore Professional Accreditations:

Certified EQ Consultant Certified EQ Facilitator
Certified EQ Coach Certified Social Emotional Learning Specialist

At the Heart of Learning

Six Seconds is the comprehensive source for tools, methods & expertise to improve education -- around the globe, across the age span, for all stakeholders.

Introduction to EQ in education POP-UP Festivalin partnership with UNICEF
What is Social Emotional Learning? Find an expert (coach, consultant, facilitator)
EQ / SEL in higher education About Six Seconds
Upcoming events Pioneers in SEL

You get what you measure - so measure what matters

For effective, evidence-based development, Six Seconds publishes a system of emotional intelligence tests yielding practical, actionable insights.

Introduction to the EQ tests Individual EQ Assessments
Find the right assessment with the Tool Finder Education Vital Signs

Build capacity for transformation

Six Seconds started the world's first EQ Practitioner Certification and is widely known as the global leader in how to develop emotional intelligence. Public & in-house EQ certification.

Start with the EQ Educator Certification →

See all Certifications →

Explore Professional Accreditations:

Certified EQ Coach Certified Social Emotional Learning Specialist
Certified EQ Consultant Certified EQ Facilitator

Questions about growing emotional intelligence? Let's talk!

Six Seconds' vision is a billion people practicing emotional intelligence, because we think it will make the world a better place. We are a nonprofit org supporting changemakers in every sector, in every country, with transformational EQ tools and methods.

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