Development of the emotional brain begins before development of the cognitive brain. All experience is initially processed through the emotional brain, therefore making emotional learning as critical to healthy functioning as cognitive learning - maybe more. In his book, Emotional Intelligence, Daniel Goleman states that "IQ contributes to about 20% of the factors that determine life's successes, 80% are due to other factors – such as commitment, persistence in accomplishing goals, learning from mistakes – all factors of EQ or emotional intelligence. So why is so little time spent developing this area of ourselves?" Parents everywhere are asking this question and seeking answers to help their children become successful in life. Come and find out answers to these and other questions related to "Emotional Intelligence."

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