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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My in-laws always tell me not to spoil my child too much if I don’t want her to grow up spoiled. But I’m naturally a very loving person… I can’t pretend to be “strict” unless it’s really necessary. By instinct, I’m very affectionate, especially with my daughter (2.5 years old). Is spoiling a child at this age really that bad? Because honestly, I feel the opposite—she has become very attached to me and is actually very gen

Meeta Gupta Hari

Counsellor at Reconnect Singapore

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Dear Li Xin, thanks for writing in. It's wonderful that you're a loving and attentive mother. Trust your instincts when it comes to raising your child. You can never give too much love, as long as it's paired with age-appropriate boundaries. Being kind and firm with your children is completely possible. You don’t need to pretend to be someone you're not. I'm also curious about what "spoiling" a child really means. If "spoiling" refers to giving in to every demand and saying yes to everything, then yes, children can become spoiled. However, if it means showing love, teaching gently, and treating them with respect and kindness, then these are all signs of good parenting. Keep doing what you're doing! All the best!

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