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How to raise emotionally intelligent children?

How to raise emotionally intelligent children?

In this episode of Partners in UpBringing, the hosts (Himani and Kalyani) delve into the fascinating world of emotional intelligence and how it can become a superpower for your child’s development. We all know that emotional intelligence plays a pivotal role in shaping a child’s future, and it’s never too early to start nurturing it.

Our guest for this episode is Ms. Mok Soon Fern, a senior clinical psychologist from Promises Healthcare, a renowned mental health centre based in Singapore. With her wealth of experience, she sheds light on some key tools to inculcate emotional intelligence in children. From increasing their emotional literacy to the importance of unstructured play and using the ALVSP structure, you’ll discover actionable strategies to foster emotional intelligence in your little ones.

Ms. Mok Soon Fern brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise to the table, having worked extensively with children and adolescents, assisting them with various emotional and behavioural challenges. With her background in Clinical Psychology, she is the perfect guide to help us navigate this essential aspect of parenting.

Partners in UpBringing, hosted by two wonderful moms, Himani and Kalyani, provide a safe and candid space to explore diverse parenting topics. Their engaging conversations with subject matter experts and fellow parents from around the world offer a holistic perspective on each subject they tackle.

So, whether you’re a new parent looking to lay the foundation for emotional intelligence or an experienced caregiver seeking to enhance your child’s EQ, this episode is a must-listen.

To listen to the podcast, follow this link: https://www.partnersinupbringing.com/how-to-raise-emotionally-intelligent-children/

Mok Sook Fern was interviewed about her thoughts on how eating disorders are perpetuated

Mok Sook Fern was interviewed about her thoughts on how eating disorders are perpetuated

Senior Clinical Psychologist Mok Sook Fern was interviewed by the Straits Times to weigh in on her thoughts about how eating disorders can be perpetuated as a part of their body positivity article titled: Beyond body positivity: Growing fat acceptance movement in S’pore fights against bias and discrimination”.

Here’s her quote:

 “Being praised or congratulated when you lose weight through eating disorders enables the behaviour. Even after the patient reaches his or her target weight, he or she might feel encouraged to keep going.”

Follow the link to read the whole article: https://www.straitstimes.com/life/entertainment/beyond-body-positivity-growing-fat-acceptance-movement-in-singapore-fights-against-bias-and-discrimination