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Small Things Often

Welcome to Small Things Often, a podcast from The Gottman Institute Successful long-term relationships are created through small words, small … Continued

Put Feelings Into Words and Ask Open-Ended Questions

Enjoy more intimate conversations by learning to label your emotions and asking questions that beg for a detailed response.

Raising an Emotionally Intelligent Child

John Gottman draws on his studies of more than 120 families to zero in on the parenting techniques that ensure a child’s emotional health.

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Emotion Coaching and The Highly Sensitive Child

Learn five steps that will help you support your child through their big emotions

3 Do’s and Don’ts for Raising Emotionally Intelligent Kids

With these three steps, you can raise children who are bright, confident, and better able to navigate the intricacies of life.

I’d Sworn off Dating “Allies,” Until I Met a Real One

He may never understand exactly how I’m feeling or what it’s like to be in my shoes, but he knows when to speak up and when to stay quiet—to listen and learn from me and others with different experiences.

The Digital Age: Labeling Emotions

Emotion Coaching can encourage your kids to come to you for support.

Your Teen Needs You to be Their Digital Mentor

There are three types of digital parents: the enablers, the limiters, and the digital mentors.

The Research: The Still Face Experiment

The Still Face Experiment illustrates the power of emotion coaching and the importance of turning toward your child’s bids for connection.

There Are Two Views to Every Conflict and Both Are Valid

You don’t have to agree, but you do need to show respect for your partner’s opinions.