A response is quite different from a reaction. Do your teenage children struggle with this?

Reactions are about emotions and adrenaline. They are not solutions but immediate expressions. In contrast, responses can be honed and developed. This leads to a better understanding of oneself, their situation, and the people involved. Using patient guidance, teenagers can interact with the world using their clear emotional intelligence.

But how do we show our kids the right ways to express their powerful emotional strengths, fears of rejection, and good sportsmanship to grow up well and forge social bonds?

One tried-and-tested tip is to model the behavior you wish to see. It's about recognizing and expressing emotions in healthy ways.

Author Paul R. Shields brings you vibrant lessons on social and emotional aspects of life. If you can handle life's bad and good hands with excellence, your teens are well on their way to doing the same. This book is the resource you've been searching for, not just for them but for yourselves.

With Sharpen the EQ Edge, teach your kids how to:

• understand positive and negative emotional cues
• develop healthy communication skills
• build strong relationships
• develop creativity and problem-solving skills
• embrace a spectrum of emotional expression

And much more!

The challenge lies in creating a supportive environment to help develop emotional intelligence. And you can absolutely do this!

Get started with the various nurturing options offered in this book and witness the wonderful growth of your healthy-minded teenagers.