There is a direct connection between child's healthy social-emotional development and academic success:
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- Social development: It is our interaction with others. It is the ability to form secure relationships.
- Emotional development: It is regulating and expressing emotions. It involves the way one feels about themselves, others and the world.
· - Show your feelings. Let your child see when you are happy or sad. This helps them to develop empathy for others.
- Young children who develop strong early relationships with parents, family, caregivers, and teachers learn how to pay attention, cooperate, and get along with others.
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What can affect social-emotional development?
A person’s life experiences, genetic makeup, and temperament can affect social-emotional development.
How will social-emotional development impact academic success?
When children feel good about themselves and develop confidence, they will form secure relationships with others and ultimately will be able to focus and learn. This strong and healthy foundation, in turn, will lead to future academic success.
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