Our education system has always been focused on developing IQ and improving childrens intellectual ability. Up until recently there wasnt much emphasis on teaching children to identify their own emotions and to perceive the emotions of others around them. This is known as Emotional Intelligence or “EQ.” If we foster EQ in children when they are young, we are setting them up to communicate well, to develop strong relationships, and to be leaders. Of course, there is considerable resistance to such lofty “new” ideas, so parents must take the reins of fostering their childrens EQ. This is done by using the included seven-point star pillow which represents each of the seven different EQ attributes: developing empathy, self-confidence, delay of gratification, managing emotions, accountability, sustaining hope and persisting in the face of frustration. You and your children can learn and practice these together as you encourage the building of their Emotional Intelligence. The included guides provide parents and teachers with talking points and activities to help children develop their EQ such as using kind voices, choosing happy thoughts, making good choices, being good helpers, learning about affirmations, apologizing and forgiving, playing peacefully, and being both appreciative and grateful. There are links to YouTube videos, games and more to make the experience more interactive and fun. Parents will discover the easy, fun and engaging 7 Voices of CJ that they can incorporate into their everyday communication with their children along with activities, visuals, affirmations, coloring books, etc.