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Why We Need to Teach Our Kids Emotional Intelligence Too—and 5 Ways to Do It

It takes more than just good test scores for children to thrive as adults. Here’s how we can help make it happen.

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Learning how to get along is an underrated skill.

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Whenever I introduce myself to young children around the world, they struggle with how to pronounce my first name. Then I smile and say, “It’s like ravioli. Without the oli.” Right away, they grin.

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