Ask the Expert: Nurturing Emotional Intelligence From Early Childhood

Helping children recognize, express, and manage their emotions is just as important as teaching them to walk and talk. Emotional intelligence shapes how kids handle challenges, build relationships, and develop self-confidence—starting from their earliest years and continuing through childhood. This week, we have Meeta Gupta Hari, Counsellor at Reconnect Singapore, joining us for an exclusive Ask the Expert session! Whether you're navigating toddler tantrums, guiding a school-aged child through friendships, or wondering how to foster emotional awareness at home, this is your chance to ask an expert. 💬 Drop your questions from March 19-25 📅 Live answering session: March 26 at 12 PM Let’s equip our kids with the emotional tools they need for life. Ask your questions in the comments below! ⬇️ #AskTheExpert #RaisingEmotionallyStrongKids #ParentingTips #ChildDevelopment

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Sometimes I feel like I accidentally pass my own stress to my son... (20 months). Like when I have a long day at work and they start fussing, I snap at them. Sometimes I yell... but i always apologize afterward. But still, the guilty feeling lingers. How can I prevent my own emotions from affecting them?

Meeta Gupta Hari

Counsellor at Reconnect Singapore

8mo ago

Dear Charlene, Thank you for writing in, and I truly appreciate your honesty. As parents, we all have moments when we get cranky or tired and may snap at our children—it’s completely human. What’s really valuable is being able to apologize to our kids. It teaches them that everyone makes mistakes, and apologizing is a healthy way to repair those mistakes. The fact that you feel guilty afterwards shows how much you care for your child. While we can’t prevent our emotions from affecting our children, we can become more aware of them. By understanding and nurturing our own feelings, we can better support our children. I always believe that happy moms are good moms. Take time to figure out how you can carve out some breaks for yourself to reduce stress. Even something as simple as being outside for 5 minutes to center yourself before you enter the house after work can make a difference. Additionally, checking in with yourself and naming your stresses can be a powerful tool in managing the

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