Nurturing Your Child’s Emotional Intelligence

Published: Mon, 05/11/26

Updated: Fri, 05/15/26

Dear KidsOutAndAbout readers:

Even at the earliest stages of life, your child’s accomplishments drive them to build confidence and drive a lifelong love of learning. Kiddie Academy inspires your child to discover their own sense of creativity, independence, and critical thinking skills in an environment filled with opportunities to grow and explore. Fostering positive relationships with peers and adults helps children communicate and develop strong social skills within their community.

Kiddie Academy's trained educators know that strong social connections help children feel understood and encouraged, which makes it easier for them to face challenges. Your child’s educational experience truly excels when they form meaningful connections with the influential figures in their lives, including family, teachers, and classmates.

Students at Kiddie Academy of St. Louis participate in various activities designed to build these essential interpersonal connections, such as:

😀 Participating in interactive group activities

🤝 Practicing cooperation with their classmates

🤗 Showing care and appreciation for others

🎨 Working together to create an art project

🖐 Practice asking for things they want

This results in a strong sense of belonging not just within a classroom, but also throughout their community and beyond. Mastering emotional regulation and mutual respect is a significant developmental step, serving as the foundation for successful social integration and friendship.

According to the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC), when children play together, they are thinking, innovating, negotiating, and taking risks. They create make-believe scenarios as they practice concepts they’ve learned.

For children, the need for face-to-face interaction is critical. Spending time with peers and teachers away from home is a building block for success throughout their lives. It’s a top reason many parents choose to enroll their children at Kiddie Academy -- they understand that supporting social and emotional development is not optional - it’s essential.

When children have the chance to forge connections, they learn to communicate effectively and develop strong social skills. This is why connection is a fundamental aspect of the Life Essentials® curriculum at Kiddie Academy.

Learn more about Kiddie Academy-St. Louis, or schedule a tour on their website: https://kiddieacademy.com/academies/regions/stlouis/.

Best,

Debra Ross
Publisher
KidsOutAndAbout.com

Kiddie Academy
of O'Fallon
(Accredited in 2016)
4088 Winghaven Boulevard
636.265.3444

Kiddie Academy
of Chesterfield
(Accredited in 2021)
196 Hilltown Village Center
636.778.4888

Kiddie Academy
of Des Peres
(Accredited in 2017)
13133 Manchester Road
314.394.2800

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