Creating Super Kids by ihelpmoms.com Episode 7: Raising Emotionally Intelligent Kids with Brianna Ladapo

In this enlightening episode of Creating Super Kids, host and CEO/Founder of ihelpmoms.com Michelle and Brianna Ladapo delve into the essential aspects of parenting, focusing on fostering critical thinking, emotional intelligence, and self-awareness in children.

Brianna shares her insights on the importance of being present as a parent, the impact of trauma on parenting, and the significance of understanding each child's unique nature. The conversation emphasizes the need for parents to heal their own traumas to create a nurturing environment for their children, ultimately aiming to raise a generation of emotionally intelligent and self-aware individuals.

• Critical thinking is essential and should be encouraged from an early age.
• Parents must be present and mindful to foster critical thinking.
• Emotional intelligence in children includes self-awareness, empathy, and social skills.
• Modeling emotional intelligence is crucial for children to learn.
• Self-awareness is a key component of personal growth and social interaction.
• Children absorb the emotional states of their parents, making self-care vital.
• Mistakes are opportunities for learning and should be embraced.
• Understanding each child's unique nature helps in effective parenting.
• Healing personal trauma is necessary to prevent passing it onto children.
• Creating a supportive environment allows children to thrive.

Connect with more of Brianna Ladapo's amazing resources: https://www.briannaladapo.com/00:00 Introduction to Creating Super Kids

01:02 Fostering Critical Thinking in Children

05:26 The Importance of Presence in Parenting

10:42 Understanding Emotional Intelligence

21:21 Developing Self-Awareness in Children

24:54 Teaching Children Resilience Through Mistakes

27:11 The Role of Compassion in Parenting

28:16 Nature vs. Nurture: Understanding Our Children

30:46 Utilizing Human Design in Parenting

34:01 Creating a Supportive Environment for Unique Needs

36:08 Healing Parental Trauma for Future Generations