Are We Raising Kids Who Can't Handle Disappointment?
How do we raise emotionally intelligent, confident, and resilient kids in today's world? And are modern parenting trends helping children develop emotional regulation skills, or making it harder for them to navigate challenges?In this episode of Early Childhood Chats, host Andy Roszak welcomes Cheryl Donaldson, a licensed marriage and family therapist with 30 years of experience working with children and families, to explore emotional intelligence in children, positive parenting strategies, and the importance of building resilience from an early age.From gentle parenting and helicopter parenting to childhood anxiety, tantrums, and challenging behaviors, Cheryl shares insights on what children really need from the adults in their lives.Together, they discuss:- How to teach emotional intelligence and self-regulation to young children- Why challenging behaviors often signal unmet emotional needs or developing skills- Gentle parenting, helicopter parenting, and the latest parenting trends- How to raise confident, independent, and resilient children- Why allowing children to struggle can support emotional growth- The impact of screen time on children's attention and behavior- How parents and early childhood educators can work together- Understanding parental reactions through Internal Family Systems (IFS)- The importance of setting boundaries, expectations, and consistent routinesWhether you're a parent, preschool teacher, childcare provider, or early childhood education professional, this conversation offers valuable perspectives on supporting children's social-emotional development while helping them become capable, confident individuals.Learn more about Cheryl Donaldson: https://cheryldonaldson.comSubscribe to Early Childhood Chats for more conversations about early childhood education, child development, parenting, mental health, and supporting young children and families.#EmotionalIntelligence #ParentingTips #ChildDevelopment #EarlyChildhoodEducation #GentleParenting----------------------------Early Childhood Chats is hosted by Andrew Roszak - JD, MPA, EMT-PExecutive Director at the Institute for Childhood Preparedness. The Institute for Childhood Preparedness is proud to use its decades of experience to offer comprehensive and expert disaster and emergency preparedness trainings live in-person, via webinar, and on-demand online. // Visit: https://www.childhoodpreparedness.org/ to find out more // Schedule your training today https://www.childhoodpreparedness.org/trainingFOLLOW UShttps://www.instagram.com/childhoodpreparedness/ https://www.facebook.com/ChildPreparedhttps://twitter.com/ChildPreparedhttps://www.linkedin.com/company/institute-for-childhood-preparedness© Institute for Childhood Preparedness 2026 all rights reserved
