Raising An Emotionally Intelligent Child: The Heart of Parenting

Written by John Gottman, Ph.D. and Prof. Daniel Goleman, Ph.D.

Narrated by Roy Worley

From Dr. John Gottman comes Raising an Emotionally Intelligent Child, a modern guide to raising healthy and emotionally intelligent children, with a foreword by Daniel Goleman, New York Times bestselling author of Emotional Intelligence.

Based on twenty years of research at the University of Washington studying parent-child interactions, award-winning research psychologist John Gottman and his team have developed Emotion Coaching -- a technique that parents can use to teach their children self-awareness and self-control, and to foster good emotional development. This proven technique has demonstrated a positive effect on children's physical health, academic achievement and emotional well-being.

Among the issues this program explores:

* Emotion Coaching: the key to raising emotionally intelligent kids
* How to assess your parenting style
* Key steps and strategies for Emotion Coaching
* The effects of marriage and divorce on your child's emotional health
* The crucial role of fathers in families

Dr. Gottman's research has shown that children who learn to master their emotions have more self-confidence, do better in school, and have a better chance of living happy, emotionally healthy lives. Filled with practical and common-sense advice on how to become an Emotion Coaching parent, this is a how-to guide for parents interested in helping their children grow into "emotionally intelligent" people.

• Language: English
• Publisher: Macmillan Audio
• Release date: Oct 30, 2018
• ISBN: 9781250225092

John Gottman, Ph.D.

John Gottman is a professor of psychology at the University of Washington and a leading expert on child development. He is the author of The Heart of Parenting and Why Marriages Succeed or Fail, and has been featured on The Oprah Winfrey Show, 20/20 and Good Morning America. Dr. Gottman lives in Seattle.