RAISING EQ
Dr. Holly Symons
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Raising Strong-Willed Kids Without Breaking Their Spirit: The Emotional Intelligence Approach
Do you feel like every request turns into a negotiation?Does your child seem determined to challenge every limit, question every rule, and push every boundary?You're not alone.In this episode of…
Why Kids Lie: The Secret to Raising Honest Kids
Your child lies to you… now what?In this episode, we unpack one of the most triggering parenting experiences: dishonesty.Whether it’s lying about homework, blaming a sibling, hiding mistakes, or…
When School Hurts: How to Be Your Child’s Safe Place
When your child comes home upset from school, it can trigger everything in you—the urge to fix, to protect, to react.But what if the most powerful thing you can do isn’t solving the problem… it’s…
From the Inside Out: Nourishing the Neurodivergent Brain
When it comes to raising neurodivergent children, we talk a lot about behaviour, emotions, and environment — but what about what's happening on the inside? And how does everything work together for…
Supporting Neurodivergent Kids with Emotional Intelligence (A Parent’s Guide)
What if “big reactions” weren’t bad behaviour—but a nervous system asking for support?In this episode of Raising EQ, we dive into the importance of emotional intelligence in neurodivergent families,…
Mom Guilt Is Lying to You—Why Quality Matters More Than Time
Mom guilt can feel like a constant companion—whispering that you’re not doing enough, not present enough, not enough in general. But what if that voice is wrong?In this episode, we unpack the…
Moody, Messy, Misunderstood: What’s Really Going on in the Teenage Brain
Why does your once easy-going child suddenly become moody, reactive, or distant during the teenage years?In this episode, we explore what’s really happening beneath teenage behaviour—and why it’s not…
“I Hate You” What It Really Means and How to Respond Calmly
When your child says, “I hate you,” it can trigger hurt, anger, and self-doubt. Many parents wonder if they’ve done something wrong — or how to respond without making things worse.In this episode, we…
Parenting Without Burnout: How Emotional Intelligence Can Transform Your Parenting
Parenting is hard — but burnout doesn’t have to be the norm.In this episode of Raising EQ, we explore how emotional intelligence (EQ) can help parents reduce stress, manage emotional overwhelm, and…
Owning Our Mistakes - Why Apologies Are Hard - and How Teaching Our Kids Accountability Can Change the World
Why is saying “I was wrong” so difficult — even when we know it matters?In this episode of Emotionally Intelligent Parenting, we unpack the science behind why apologies are emotionally challenging…
Helping Kids Feel Safe When the World Feels Scary
When the world feels frightening—or something hard happens inside your family—parents often feel pressure to say the right thing. But emotional intelligence isn’t built through perfect explanations.…
What AI Can’t Teach Your Kids: Why Emotional Intelligence Is the Future Skill They Need to Thrive
As artificial intelligence reshapes education, work, and everyday life, many parents are asking the same question: What skills will my child truly need to thrive in the future?In this episode, we…
Why Willpower Isn’t Enough: The Emotional Side of Achieving Goals
Setting and achieving goals sounds simple—but for kids (and parents), big emotions often get in the way of success.In this episode of Raising EQ, we explore why traditional goal-setting strategies…
The Power of Reflection: How Self-Awareness Helps Busy Parents Raise Emotionally Intelligent Kids
As parents, the end of the year often feels like a sprint — school events, holidays, deadlines, and emotional exhaustion all competing for our attention. In this episode of Raising EQ, we shift gears…
You're Not Failing, You're Triggered: Nervous System Tools To Save Your Holiday
The holidays are intense—for parents and kids alike. Disrupted routines, heightened emotions, family dynamics, and sensory overload can leave everyone feeling dysregulated.In this episode of Raising…
When Trying Our Best Isn’t Enough: How Owning Our Part Strengthens Connection
In today’s episode of Raising EQ, we dive into one of the most powerful yet overlooked skills in parenting: owning our part. Even when we truly try our best, it doesn’t always land the way our…
Unwrap the Calm: Holiday Grounding Hacks for Families
Raising EQ is a science-backed, heart-centered podcast designed to help parents and kids build emotional intelligence, resilience, and deeper connection — one practical tool at a time. Each episode…
How LEGO, Puppets, Board Games & More Build Emotional Intelligence in Kids & Teens
Play isn’t just fun — it’s emotional learning. In this episode of Raising EQ, we explore how everyday toys and board games help kids build emotional intelligence, develop social skills, and…
Boundaries Are Love: Why Limits Aren’t Punishment
Boundaries aren’t punishments — they’re love in action. In this episode of Raising EQ, we explore how healthy boundaries in parenting actually strengthen your connection with your child and support…
Parenting the Child You Were — While Raising the Child You Have
This week on Raising EQ, we’re talking about one of the most powerful truths in parenting: our childhoods come with us.The way we were comforted (or not), the messages we received about emotions, and…
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