Supporting your child’s early emotional development is crucial. It’s one of your top parenting tasks.
Emotional skills are vital for your child’s well-being. They include recognizing feelings, managing emotions, and building healthy relationships.
But if you’re a working parent, you may wonder if you have enough time to foster this growth.
The truth is, you don’t have to be with your child 24/7 to make a meaningful impact. Focus on quality interactions in every moment you have. This will help your child develop emotionally while you balance your career.
Here’s how to support emotional development in early childhood, even as a working parent, and the benefits of doing so.