68. The Parent's Guide to Emotion Coaching

In this episode of The Parent-Teacher Project, host Lucia Garcia sits down with Manal Azzi, school counsellor at Tangara School for Girls and a therapist with over 15 years of experience. Together, they explore how parents can support their children's emotional development, model emotional regulation, and respond constructively to the emotional challenges children face at home and school. 

Discussion Points: 

• Why Emotions Matter: Emotions are vital for healthy relationships and self-understanding. Ignoring them can lead to future challenges. 

• Emotion Coaching Steps: Notice your child’s emotions, use them as a chance to connect, listen with empathy and validate, help them name the emotion,