As COTAs, one of the things we’ve worked on with a lot of our clients is emotional intelligence - the ability to identify one’s emotions (and emotions in others). This is oftentimes VERY difficult for children! But emotional intelligence is a vital piece of the puzzle when it comes to self-regulation and social interactions. Today we talk all about the WHY and the HOW, plus we give you our favorite ways to improve emotional intelligence in your child(ren), your clients, or your students! Be sure to check out the show notes on our blog at  Harkla.Co/Podcast.Brought To You By HarklaThis podcast is brought to you by Harkla.  Our mission at Harkla is to help those with special needs live happy and healthy lives. We accomplish this through high-quality sensory products & child development courses.Podcast listeners get 10% off their first order at Harkla with the discount code "sensory". Head to Harkla.co/sensory to start shopping now.LinksLooking for more in-depth help? Sign up for 2-on-1 Mentoring With Us!!NEW Infant & Toddler Sensory Development Digital CourseFREEBIES!All Things Sensory Podcast Instagram Harkla YouTube ChannelHarkla Website Harkla InstagramWhat Are Primitive Reflexes?Ep 36 Tools for RegulationEp 99 Interview with Creator of the ZonesEp 216 Interoceptive SystemBook - Smart Moves (Amazon) Psychology Today - Emotional Intelligence Super Duper Publications Games to Teach Emotional Skills Sensational Brain Free Checklists