Is my child ready for kindergarten readiness? (emotionally)

Send us Fan Mail Is your child ready for kindergarten from an emotional perspective? In this episode, Cindy discusses the emotional aspects of kindergarten readiness, emphasizing the importance of emotional intelligence and self-awareness in children. She introduces the tripartite model of parental socialization, which highlights how parents' emotional coping, parenting styles, and conflict resolution impact children's emotional development. The conversation also covers practical strategies for parents to support their children's emotional growth and prepare them for school. Takeaways Kindergarten readiness involves emotional preparation, not just academic skills. Self-awareness is crucial for coping with emotions. Parents should model emotional regulation for their children. Understanding triggers helps children manage their emotions better. Emotional intelligence is built through conversations about feelings. Expecting children to be emotionally perfect is unrealistic. Parental emotional coping styles influence children's behavior. Setting boundaries while being sensitive is key in parenting. Conflict resolution in the home teaches children about emotions. Curiosity and relationship-building are essential for school readiness. Don't miss these podcast episodes: Support the show Do you find yourself reacting in ways you wish you could change when your child is upset? Learn how to stay calm, manage your emotions, and respond in a way that actually helps your child. Get your FREE emotional awareness training for parents and kids below (comes with a poster, workbook and video): Or purchase our course, join the next 8 week group cohort in April 2026 below:

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Is my child ready for kindergarten readiness? (emotionally) is an episode from Curious Neuron by Cindy Hovington, Ph.D..

This episode is 34:45 long.

This episode was published on Aug 11, 2025.

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