Childhood is a period in life where many important lessons and abilities are learned, including social skills for kids. Social skills refer to the set of skills we need to interact and communicate with each other, including speech, body language, and facial expressions. Having these skills is an important part of socialization. Social skills empower children […]

The COVID-19 pandemic disrupted life as we know it for everyone. Children in particular faced massive changes in their lives and routines especially related to school. From going to school every day, meeting their friends and teachers, and taking part in sports and other extracurricular activities, children are now confined to their homes, learning via […]

Signs of high EQ: Attentiveness, alertness, calmness, confidence, concentration Most of us are familiar with IQ tests but what about EQ tests? Believe it or not, there are EQ tests available to gauge emotional intelligence. Unlike IQ tests which involve pattern-recognition, logic, and memorization, EQ tests ask questions relating to feelings and social situations1. Having a […]

The importance of expressing feelings It’s not unusual to see a child throwing a tantrum over a toy or game. Normally, parents respond by quickly pacifying or sternly scolding their child. However so-called ‘bad behavior’ isn’t always an issue with discipline. Young kids have complex emotions like adults but can’t accurately express feelings with words, thus […]

True or false: Is IQ due to nutrition while EQ is due to upbringing? EQ and IQ are both necessary for your child to grow up healthily and happily. But how do these develop in your child? There is an idea that good nutrition supports higher IQ, while nurturing by the parents promotes high EQ. Is […]

What is MFGM? You may have heard the term “MFGM” before, but what does it actually mean? And how does this ingredient give your child an EQ boost? MFGM is the shortened name for “milk fat globule membrane”. As a milk fat droplet is created, it progresses through different parts of the cell before exiting. During its […]

The COVID-19 pandemic has forced families around the world to change how they live their everyday lives. Children, in particular, have been greatly impacted. Unable to physically go to school or visit family and friends, the world for many children has shrunk to the confines of their homes. A challenge for parents has been keeping […]

We raise our children hoping that they’ll grow up able to face any challenge life throws their way. In the drive to equip little ones with these abilities, many parents focus on honing their children’s intelligence quotient (IQ) skills through academic achievements. After all, a clever mind can open many doors to success. However, emotional intelligence […]

What is IQ? Before diving into IQ vs EQ, let’s take a look at IQ. IQ, or intelligence quotient, is a standardized score that evaluates a person’s mental ability. It is determined after taking a series of tests. There are a variety of valid IQ or intelligence tests available, with the Stanford-Binet and Cattell tests being […]

For the longest time, parents, teachers, and researchers focused heavily on a child’s intelligence quotient or IQ. High-IQ individuals are often regarded as geniuses with more potential to excel compared to their counterparts. However, high IQ alone doesn’t always guarantee success. For instance, a study done on Mensa members showed a connection between higher IQs […]