How To Raise Emotionally Intelligent Children | Lael Stone | TEDxDocklands

How did your parents respond to you as a child when you were upset?
Can you see the impact of their imprints in your life as an adult?
What is the magic ingredient when raising an emotionally intelligent child?
This talk explores all these questions along with how the lack of emotional literacy in our culture has significant power when it comes to the way we parent. It explores how compassion, empathy and mindfulness have a place in raising children - as well as in our education system. If connection, listening, and heart were at the center of every relationship, how different could our world be?
Working with thousands of families for over 16 years as an educator and counselor, Lael has seen the impact that trauma and disconnection have on a family. As an Aware Parenting Instructor, she facilitates workshops and support groups that empower parents to create connections and stronger relationships with their children. She is also the co-creator and Director of Woodline Primary School which is due to open in 2021 - a school based on emotional wellbeing and connection, set on a magnificent 20-acre farm in the Geelong hinterland in Victoria, Australia.
Lael co-hosts The Aware Parenting Podcast, is a regular contributor to several online publications and is a sought-after public speaker who talks candidly about her experiences and her great passion; helping to create wellness in families through connection and communication.
You can find Lael at laelstone.com.au and her school at woodlineprimary.com.au Lael is a birth, parenting and sexuality educator who has worked with thousands of families over 15 years witnessing what lack of connection and attachment can do to relationships and sense of worth. She works one on one with families, runs workshops on birth, parenting and talking to kids about sex and also run pleasure-based sex ed in secondary schools for teens. Lael is currently putting all her knowledge and learning into practice as she builds an innovative new primary school in Geelong. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at www.ted.com/tedx

[@advantagelearningacademy3802]

Brilliant! “Children can’t be what they don’t see.”

[@Priesthood275]

that stood out for me too

[@beinghuman3225]

Aye! They can only experience and project the knowledge given.

[@libertadrodriguez7416]

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[@beinghuman3225]

They'll see it eventually, then it's anyone's guess. In my experience results have been best desensiting them young, get it out in the open and then it's no big deal.

[@VidyaKamalesh]

This is gold!

[@krisbf]

I’m adopted and have inherited mental illness from my biological parents but my adopted mom allowed me to process my emotions and no matter how hard it’s ever gotten I’ve always looked for tools to try to make my situation better. I know it’s because of my mom. She saved me.

[@elise7593]

I also am adopted and have inherited mental illness from both of my parents. I was not given the space to process my emotions as a child and was often told to not cry. I am glad you had an open environment wherein your adoptive parent was understanding of your developmental and mental health struggles. Take care 💜

[@mommybreakdown]

This is beautiful 🥹

[@swaroopchirayinkil]

❤

[@felistasnjeri2196]

Please share about the tools that have worked for you

[@redisveryawesome23]

I teach prek. This is the core of my being a preschool teacher. Mental health above the curriculum. Meantal health above the common core. Mental health above alphabets and numbers.

[@goofyboots4828]

Can you tell a difference in the kid's who have this kind of support at home and those that don't? Do they carry themselves differently?

[@tyeidandsuperego]

Same that’s why in my pre-K 4 class I teach social skills; to teach them how to cope and also recognize emotions. When some of them get upset they do deep breathing. Some do levels and bring their feelings down and then talk about it. I’m very proud of my class.

[@Theo-dj7vs]

@@goofyboots4828 no cuz I have the best children...and look at how you see conflict...these people talking are 20s with illegitimate children...

[@nicoleandraka4464]

@@goofyboots4828 they act differently. Kids this age are such good mirrors. Not always, you have to try to listen to everything they are saying and pay attention to how they treat their peers

[@robertwarner1160]

single mothers are a biblical plague - Jesus

[@bluedudha9944]

Cheers to reparenting ourselves and conscious parenting.

[@sarah-anneperry6932]

YES

[@lovefaithmoney]

We the real MVPs, healing ancestral trauma and all

[@Theo-dj7vs]

Save it for morons... 're-parenting'...roflmao Morons

[@Theo-dj7vs]

@@lovefaithmoney making up stories about dead people to save yourself from what...Santa ain't real...yet you asshats preach "re-parenting"

[@lovefaithmoney]

@@Theo-dj7vs lol

[@paranoiahax]

As a dad who is used to listening but trying to fix the problem, this was what I needed to hear. I have to let my kids express themselves without telling them to shush or keep it down or stop crying. Thanks.

[@acquisitium]

same here. thanks for this advice!

[@nieoceniona]

Writing from memory Marshall Rosenberg once said: " When it comes to giving advice to your children, never do so unless you've first received a request in writing, signed by a lawyer. They usually need empathy"

[@beinghuman3225]

When it comes to the unconditioned flowering of a child, never put the torch out but rather give it gas.

[@beatsg]

Yep, people just want to be acknowledged!

[@jocelynmuch]

me too

[@dayoonmom2019]

To see all those comments here, I feel lucky to have a mom like my mom.. She wasn't really talkative but she always listened to me and carefully dealt with my emotions as I was growing up. I don't remember exactly what she used to say to me when little, but I remember the feeling I had when I was around her. Warm, comfortable, relaxed and secured. I don't remember her screaming or yelling at me at all. She was always tender, kind and gentle. I thought every mom is like her. Apparently, they're not! I thank Lord to have sent my mom to be my mom. Amen. From South Korea

[@mamathani-je6142]

Wowww!💕

[@sammuis01]

You could not have paid your mom any greater compliment!! You are truly blessed and so is she for beeing able to be such a great mom.... It truly is a blessing!

[@Fellec01]

You are truely Blessed!!!

[@truthlover6079]

Me neither No yelling Just love in eyes and cheerful face She raised 4 children very well despite financial hardships May my mother lives long 🙏🏻

[@shushu-3788]

amin

[@Lulu-xf5lt]

Every teacher should have listened to this and incorporated this philosophy into their daily work of educating pupils

[@baileywatkins2800]

I used to work at a daycare and I wish I would have watched this before I started working there. It's a perspective I've never thought of. I already understood that emotional outburst aren't in a child's complete control, but I never really thought for too long about the fact that children need help dealing with the emotions they're feeling. I honestly feel a little guilty for not helping with emotions and feelings the way I should have. But, I have a son who's still under a year old and I fully intend to do better. I know a phrase I heard a lot as a child was "quit crying!" and it made me feel so...unimportant and invalidated. I hope to never use that phrase with my son.

[@bluekitteneyes]

I really wish that more teachers actually cared enough to even consider this. Where I live, a lot of people don't become teachers because they feel a calling to teach, but because it's accesibile to them or they think it's easy. Imagine how many of them are bitter, disinterested, consider the kidd a burden (except for the "easy" ones)... I can count on one hand throughout my 16 years of school, the teachers that actually cared or were good at their job.

[@PoussinNoNeko]

This sounds like shifting the responsibility onto others. There are so many places around the world where teachers want to help kids, but so often the whole education system is against them, and particularly parents that don't educate their own kids. In Finland, they realized 30 years ago that their priorities were to train better teachers in general, but also not let parents interfere in kids learning at school. They had to change the whole system and the whole mentality, respect for teachers grew to the highest point. Having only teachers listen to this talk is completely useless. Those that need to listen to it are politicians and parents (that should stop accepting the system as it is) so that things can really change.

[@lizzie7138]

I’m afraid a lot of schools have a “get on with it” attitude

[@robertwarner1160]

single mothers are a biblical plague - Jesus

[@wilbertfrankchaniwa3284]

As an African Dad and Husband, this video unlocked a lot of how disconnected one can become by Repression and being Strong when one needs to be vulnerable and express..food for thought.

[@slowjamcdub]

Well said

[@drknow1997]

This is what I do with my 4 year old. And the only reason I know this is because I had many years of therapy and learned to do this for myself .

[@amessyclassroom]

That's great. It's so good that you're being a thoughtful parent. Keep it up!

[@beinghuman3225]

When it comes to the unconditioned flowering of a child, never put the torch out but rather give it gas.

[@melissapalencia3079]

The story of your 10 year old comforting your 5 year old made me cry because that was beautiful!!! 🥺

[@sonjawinkler6023]

Same💜💙💚💛🧡❤🙏

[@opochong4407]

Me too cry 😭

[@lilkitty2170]

Okay I’m not the only one 🤧 this was so beautiful!

[@girl-gx2ls]

This was awesome! Best point of it all is “Children can’t be what they can’t see.”

[@unlimitedlearningforthedif7522]

200% Correct

[@user-dh8yb7oe9v]

I wrote in my diary exactly the same phrase

[@robertwarner1160]

single mothers are a biblical plague - Jesus

[@realityobserver7521]

@@robertwarner1160 I agree with this and I'm not closed minded person

[@learningenglishthroughtran8540]

@@robertwarner1160 Single fathers are not a biblical curse?

[@alicia_grace]

i’m only 14 but i enjoy watching these videos not only to just be prepared in the future but also since there are a lot of younger kids in my life that i want to be able to properly talk to and set an example for. especially when i see that their own parents tend to neglect these little things, i feel like my perspective as an outsider can help me to be more intuitive with these kids and i find that they usually enjoy my company a lot :) i started watching these kinds of videos after a while ago, when my mom got into an argument with my brother and i and she ended up getting extremely upset with us. instead of talking with us about why we said what we said she sat us down at night and had my grandpa lecture us on how our point was wrong and my mother’s was correct, it ended up in my brother breaking down and crying. i love my mom and i know she does her best, she’s only human but in that moment i realized how childish and whiney she seemed, letting her own anger stop her from properly talking to us. i realized in that moment i didn’t want to be like that with my own future children, i had to console my brother afterwards too and i told him that it wasn’t right of her to blow up on us like that, and he shouldn’t copy her behavior. i’ve seen similar things happen between my moms friends and their children too, i’m guessing it’s a common issue. i can only hope to improve from their mistakes

[@bashka99]

Am 42. Take it from me- you are going far in life. Keep being you and keep learning. Everyone will be proud of you.

[@alicia_grace]

@@bashka99 thank you :)

[@VelvetyMoon]

Wow you’re only 14?! God has blessed you with maturity far beyond your years, sweet heart! ❤️

[@alicia_grace]

@@VelvetyMoon thank you!

[@dani.d272]

That is brilliant. I am 31, Mom of a 3 year old, but I am still learning to express my feelings. I don’t know you but I am so proud of you.

[@skmonie]

I grew up with old traditional parents. If I made a mistake I was smacked as a child. Also yelled at all the time and had fingers pointed to my face. I grew up so clueless about the world because I never had conversations with my family about anything. I would cry at night as my outlet because if I cried in front of them I would be smacked or told “to get over myself.” It makes me sad that some parents are just so uneducated and oblivious to their actions.

[@cosheenasimmons8538]

I'm so sorry that was your childhood experience. I hope that you have been able to find healing and a way to move forward.

[@winterswantv3123]

I do hope you can find a way to seek refuge for your feelings

[@EmoPrincxss666]

That's a mood

[@brinolabar7918]

Hey I know what's that's like. I was physically and emotionally abused throughout my childhood. But i believe that as victims of such situations we can be examples of strength, courage, and empathy. God bless you.

[@shine.twenty34]

I was like you when I was a kids (grade school) when I cried I have to hide it. Or else I've got yelled from my mom and to my oldest siblings 😢

[@sarahs1849]

I thought I was empathetic and compassionate with my children, but it turns out I have a lot to learn. Every parent should watch this video once a week. Thank you for the amazing advice and insight ✌💕

[@DeeDee-dd8rd]

Amazing to hear. I feel the same way. Just goes to show you can never stop learning. We can always grow as parents just as we grow as individuals throughout our lives. Maybe watching a new mindful parenting video each week would be great for us all ;) Much love mama!

[@jyotsna465]

So true..we are unconsciously transferring those limiting beliefs on our children and yes, we need to learn. Readiness to change us also a very good quality of a parent!!

[@winniewainaina3143]

Yes. I watch it every other day

[@Kim-kw7fo]

Agreed.

[@Beepbopboop19]

Yes! The books "How to talk so little kids listen and listen so little kids talk" have changed our lives! Highly recommend.

[@Jess_The_Real_One]

“There is always a reason behind the behavior.” So true! Many think it’s just a bad kid but normally it’s what the kid has experienced. Instead of attacking the kid, dig deeper to see what the real issue is. ❤️

[@learningenglishthroughtran8540]

Not for the children only, but also for adults, too. Everybody is equal. Do not attack and equally see that there must be things behind the real issues.

[@amessyclassroom]

“Children can’t be what they can’t see.” This is so true.

[@Beauty.n.Brains87]

I want to listen to this every day. This is so powerful! I'm in my 30s and have only recently started self-healing from a life of emotional neglect. I have 3 children and have not talked much about emotions with them either, simply because I find feelings so hard to deal with. It's time for a change!

[@yashimalie]

Sending you lots of love and hugs. ❤️

[@alexisrush91]

Literally in the same boat I feel like I just woke up from a 30 year nightmare and realized my whole family is narcissistic and im the scapegoat...now I'm trying to figure out how to fix myself and save my children...sending you love and light on your journey 🙏 🤍

[@sarahs1849]

I'm here with you, I'm 30 with 3 small boys, with an emotionally scarred past that I just figured out how to deal with. It's not easy.

[@mrsnelliebee]

Your story about your two daughters brought me into tears! So much compassion, kindness and love! The world will be a better place because we are raising emotionally intelligent children!

[@lindseymosby-davis7418]

This needs more views! One of the most profound TED talks I’ve ever seen!

[@Theo-dj7vs]

I found it moronic...and fancy filled hyperbole.

[@raheelazakaria9786]

@@Theo-dj7vs why?

[@charlene2349]

Ditto!

[@nieoceniona]

@@Theo-dj7vs elaborate!

[@zanelengubane8745]

My baby is a year old and I am a 22 year old mom. I was raised by my grandmother who was very strict and shouted a lot. I sometimes find myself reverting to the same way I was raised. I take this talk to heart. I dont want my baby to feel like he cannot tell me how he feels. Great talk I learnt a lot

[@Kingatje]

Should also try the book "The book you wish your parents had read". It was in line with this ted talk with useful tips and insights on how to raise awareness of your feelings and your child's, and help identify them when they appear, how to work through them etc. The first step is always to realise the source of the "problem". You will do great.❤️

[@Aleksandra.DaGreat]

Just the awareness has given your child an advantage. You got this mama!

[@saminrahman5165]

Pls listen to your child instead of ruling them. And like the video said try to make your Child express the feeling to u. And one of thing don't compare your child with other when they grow up. This is message from a person of face this issue in his early childhood and it results me to lose all my confidence and also bottled up my feelings.

[@lenebellaw8911]

I definitely needed this, as a mom to a toddler I need to start doing this! Thank you so much!

[@amessyclassroom]

So true, “Children can’t be what they can’t see.”

[@novaste1238]

I remember my daughter was a baby when I told my (ex) friend I would be practising Gentle Parenting and not using hidings etc. She laughed at me, called me a hippie and said that children need hidings. Her children all received regular hidings and when you looked at our children playing together, there was a notable difference in my child's ability to express herself as well as her leadership. She isn't afraid to be who she is, say what she feels and FEEL what she feels. The proof is in the pudding.

[@Decultified]

She moved me to tears- her message is so important 💖

[@annuzamo1586]

Make sure to pass it on to friends and family

[@laelstoneofficial]

Thankyou x

[@infiniteluv5589]

me 2

[@reviewsformoms5234]

Me too! ❤️

[@winterswantv3123]

Indeed

[@slowjamcdub]

This was amazing. Pray for me to keep growing to be the best father I can possibly be!💙💙

[@zaidabuffkins6149]

I've implemented the skills imparted here with my 8 yo and teenaged children, the atmosphere in our home has changed completely. Thank you so much Lael, this talk has been life changing. Came back several times to get the words down pat, 'Tell me all about it', 'That's hard', 'what else'..... So simple, yet magic!

[@eranrabiaakyol5108]

oh my God, I'm just a uni student, not a mother but love this. I think this is not just for parents but for sisters, brothers, for all people. If we want to connect with people genuinely, this is the way to make it right.

[@justins356]

“Children can not be what they can not see!.” Wow 🤯

[@gregorymailman9733]

Wow did that blow ur mind

[@BethanyMidwest]

It is a profound thing to realize. Kids mimic much more than they listen.

[@silviadiaz1248]

She is so right! I believe that every child should have a “me” class From k-12. It’s a class to help identify and process feelings. There are lots of exercises that can be done to help a child get in touch with their inner feelings. Its not hard. Politicians just have to care enough to fund such nurturing ideas. 💟☮️

[@amessyclassroom]

Yeah, it's very unfortunate that politicians are making the choices about education. Teachers should be the ones making them.

[@TB-rx1ue]

It’s unfortunate that more and more parenting is being thrown at public schools

[@amyrenee1361]

I grew up in foster care and I was given a ton of classes. I also studied psychology at the University level. None of that education did anything but teach me how to pretend I was okay. I was suicidal and emotionally unstable well into my 30's. I then had a dark night of the soul...and I am at peace today. But my point is, it's not about information, it's about how you are treated. Children don't need more information, they need better treatment.

[@timdick5149]

What a wonderful talk! It made me cry after 5 minutes and then again after 7 and again and again. Humanity needs more schools like woodline!

[@Fellec01]

I am teared up right now! Such compassion!

[@liamquinn2011]

Its great stuff

[@learningenglishthroughtran8540]

Don't be the receiver all the time, stand up and do something so that you can be the one who gives.

[@ninagabriel8676]

This was amazing!! As a Mom to a two year old, it’s very reassuring that this parenting method can work. I have incorporated most of her examples, simply because I wanted to provide my daughter with safe place to express her feelings, something I felt I didn’t have growing up as kid. Well done!!🙌🏾

[@FirelillyHeals]

YES! People say that my 2 yr old is bad when he's around me, because I don't force him to shut down his emotions. I knew right away that my son was emotional. I allow him to feel safe with me to express them!!! THATS NOT BAD BEHAVIOR. I'm trying to teach him to direct his emotions so he doesn't channel it into negative emotions or negative aggressive behavior. which is just natural at this stage. So it's very reassuring that SHUSHING their emotions is NOT the way to do it, and my initial instinct was right. No more letting outside people dictate how I parent.

[@dasbootsassa]

You go Nina. Break generational curses. I pray your daughter and you are both bountifully blessed for your dedication to motherhood.

[@youneedtostop]

As much as I struggled getting over my upbringing, a phrase always comes to mind "we can only work with the tools we are given" I know my parents tried, they just didnt really know how to do anything other than what they themselves were taught. Now that we have these types of resources at our disposal though, there is no excuses.

[@csilvermyst]

I love this. I worry for the children who grow up with this innate sense of emotional maturity who will soon clash with the generations ahead of them. I already deal with those 10-20 years older than me in the workplace and how they repress, rage, and see all of this as "normal"

[@amessyclassroom]

Yes, unfortunately, some people will resist change, but there are also older people who are willing to reeducate themselves, and it's important as a species that we move forward.

[@beinghuman3225]

Society is so organized and complex that you have no other way of surviving except to accept the way of life around you as organized, along with the limitations it places upon all of us. We must all accept the reality of society, whether we like it or not. But this is not what we are talking about. What we are talking about is altogether different. All your relationships, knowledge, and experiences, all your emotions and feelings, all that romantic stuff, belongs entirely to society, not to you. You are not an individual at all; you are secondhand people. Only when you are free from what every man and woman has thought and felt before you will you become an individual. Such an individual will not go around attempting to destroy everything that belongs to society. He is not in conflict with society at all. He would never tear down the temples and institutions or burn books that men have made with great care. He would not be a rebel. All the accumulated knowledge, experience, and suffering of mankind is inside of you. You must build a huge bonfire within you. Then you will become an individual. There is no other way.

[@nikkisuarez5731]

I cried and cried through this message. My husband and I are stuck in a shushing, critical un supportive rut with our kids and your talk has given me so much hope! Thank you so so much!

[@shreyanka7]

I cried watching this as I can't change my childhood but know how to change it for future generations and all the people I know, can share this video with them.. One of the most underrated video on KZbin..

[@BeirutTaxi]

These Tedx presentations are possibly the most 'valuable' things on KZbin

[@rosenars6665]

My mom was a very strict, authoritative, parent. So were the adults around me, and there was abuse as well. I have so much anxiety that has followed me through my adulthood. I’m 27 and I’m now learning how to express my emotions and learning that it’s okay to do that. My husband and I are planning to have a baby and I could feel the anxiety of not wanting to raise my child like I was raised and raise them in a similar environment. I reminded myself that there’s always going to be room to grow and learn. I recognize where I need help and also recognize most importantly that it starts with me. This talk reassured me. Thanks 😊

[@cristinanatea948]

I have the same experience!

[@jadebethj4807]

when she told the story about the 10yr comforting the 5yr I got teary. I wish I had that when I was a kid. I hope I can do this for my daughter.

[@dawn8293]

My mom always respected her children as individual people. She listened and encouraged us to "listen to understand, not to respond." She taught us to resolve conflict through compromise and compassion.

[@MegTJ]

Fantastic talk! Wonderful conversation starter for parents and teachers. “Children can’t be what they don’t see” YES!

[@bharatbharat5123]

Every would be parent and parent should listen to this. Shared with my children

[@magnolia8626]

Lovely!! Children don't need us to fix their problems or tell them that they're special. They just want to be HEARD. Loved hearing this parenting success story 😊

[@BrokenDream9]

What a beautiful talk. One to save and rewatch again and again. She also has the most beautiful calming voice. Thank you

[@BadgerSoft]

As a single dad this validated my style of parenting. Sometimes just listening to their pain feels like your not doing enough to support them. Thank you.

[@maddyruscoe2707]

You are an incredible person, and most enriching ted talk i have ever seen!

[@viragkomjathy]

I just feel like moving my children from Europe to Australia to join her school. Well done! Every educator and parent should listen to this talk 💙

[@sophieandfriends5468]

Thank you for conveying so powerfully how life-changing compassionate listening can be! And what a transformative effect emotional skills can have - not only on the kids who learn them but on wider society too. We share your mission and your vision and wish you the very best with your school! ❤️

[@MyTimeToReinvent]

Place connection, heart, and compassionate listening at the centre of everything. Thank you for this. As a mom to two young kids a lot of times I didn't know what to do with their feelings and just wanted to make them happy. No idea I was preventing their emotional intelligence development.

[@pigeon.gal97]

One of the most important and best ted talks that I have listened to. This needs to be implemented in every education system!! Mental health first!

[@bliotine]

Thank you for this encouraging insight! So often when I'm trying to just listen, I get sucked into the child's problems, attitude or physical agression and end up trying to contain/control it. I find that when dealing with an emotionally charged irrational child, it can be very difficult to ignore their "symptoms". I try to listen, but then set boundaries as to what I'm willing to take on.

[@nbhatia4u]

Beautifully expressed! As a parent of a 6 year old, I could totally relate to this. "There's always a reason for the behaviour." So simple and powerful! Loved it!

[@LIBBY20111]

Such valuable, important words Lael that can bring so much deeper understanding. Proud of you.

[@donnaswedosh8150]

So fabulous Lael - such an important message for the world 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻❤️

[@hashi3558]

this video is such an inspiration and motivation to parents out there . this teaches us even better how to develop better relationships with our children and giving them the priority to express their feelings and making sure its always a safe place . such an amazing women,speaker and a mom!!!!

[@sharlenehu7418]

This is such an inspiring speech for me, both as an educator and a mum. For the last ten years, I have always tried to train my daughter to fix problems immediately whenever she is feeling sad or complaining anything. What I really forgot to do is listening to her feelings and hold it for her. Thank you so much for the great and important ideas you have shared.

[@foxglovefairy7296]

Such a loving mother. Into great depth she went into why we act & feel the way we do. I almost melted into tears to hear her own children know how to emotional take care of each other, was just so heartwarming.

[@laramatthews2082]

My cousin Lindy worked at Focus on the Family for years while becoming a mother of 3. I was amazed how effective such a simple question got to the heart of wtvr chaos or trauma arose for each of them: "How can I help you?" with open arms when tears are present. Too many parents/humans go straight to an 'end' to the chaos without the moment being dealt with.

[@PTMMartin]

Single most best ted talk ive ever seen. So important. Thanks

[@estellavaio]

I truly believe there should be some kind of parenting manual that every parent can get their hands on, all around the world. In this "manual" they will be taught the best ways to handle certain situations with children. This will have a ripple effect through society and the world! It starts with our childhood. Think about it.. emotional regulation, attachment styles in relationships.. so much contributes to our mental health and state of wellbeing.

[@Averagesasquatch]

Try books by Daniel Siegel. I believe his books are just that. And I definitely agree. As I tell people around me that I try to get to read these books, if everyone learned this stuff it would change the world

[@greek2068]

I think parents should get a licence for having kids. For that licence they have to pass the test

[@lovefaithmoney]

So let’s make it! ✨

[@gco1950]

@@greek2068lovely thought. But who will be the ones whom make the rules.

[@greek2068]

@@gco1950 the government could work with some experts

[@zoomster8218]

Deep inside as parents we all know it but not often do it. Thank you for the talk!

[@yogaharmonywithjacqui6702]

Awesome TED talk Lael. Such wonderful sentiments to share with the world, and SO needed in our current times!

[@buildingbetterbrainsaustra5968]

What a truly powerful message! Love it.

[@wdriver07]

This message is explosive and mind blowing. It's so simple, using the power of listening skills as parents..

[@bornffree4843]

I’m in tears listening to this talk. Wish I had found it sooner. Raising a boy with an ex who is emotionally abusive and absent, who tried to erase me entirely from my son’s life for the past several years is so hard…As I struggle to keep my head above the water myself, there are times I could be more patient and compassionate towards my now 11 yrs old. As I came onto KZbin searching for parenting advices i found this. Such wonderful, awakening messages to all parents and beyond. Thank you!

[@HiHello-pq8rl]

It is amazing the world needs this!!💫

[@deepikasahu1734]

First time mother here! Been struggling to articulate the same idea into my household, as growing up, I didn't learn how to express my emotions . These thoughts do justice to the perspective 'Being a role model'. Kudos 🙌🏼

[@zuzanabodnarovamsc4873]

beautiful talk and this should be taught in schools, much more important for kids and parents to learn Emotional intelligence than to have good grades from subjects they will never use in life. well done and thank you

[@alejandraquintana692]

This made me cry. Not because of how I grew up but because it got me thinking about how it was something we never got but how something in me at least tried with my younger brother. Yes we had our fights as kids and teenagers but I felt a need to always love him as my little brother and be compassionate even though that was not something we learned growing up. He trusts me enough to come to me when he’s dealing with major issues or even financially and I’ve always been there for him and now that I am 26 and he is 24, I see how well he’s grown up. Out of all of my siblings, I would say we’re probably the only ones who have a genuine brother and sister relationship. I won’t say it was all due to me, but I’ve always done my part in being there for him, in hearing him and advising him without judging him. I feel proud of myself for noticing that I wanted to be different and be his big sister and protect him as my little brother. Something that I don’t feel any one of my older siblings ever did. I thank god for always somehow allowing me to see that I didn’t want to be the same, I wanted to be better. And I will be even better.

[@vivian21988]

Wow she’s amazing! Thank you for this lecture!

[@alkasoli4002]

Valuing peace of mind over happiness.. ..Always come out of your comfort zone..

[@RachelLara]

Thank you... this is brilliant. The world needs more of this.

[@sarahkay5257]

Only 2:12 into playing the video and I know that this person has it nailed. Yay! Hope. The more people hear this message AND take it in, the better our communities, the smallest one being our family, will be.

[@schoolofstuffthatmatters1178]

Beautiful TED talk Lael, I'm so excited to find out more about your work and your school. An incredible achievement :)

[@a1000facesWorldWide]

That was brilliant. I am an early years teacher and I found this very encouraging and timely. Thank you.

[@bestillandlove789]

This is conveyed so well, this should be the blueprint to mold early childhood development. Thanks for your incredibly generous personal insights and experiences.

[@lisadixon5886]

The opening scene.... my daily work as a preschool teacher! I try to teach emotional literacy all day, every day, and calmly allow children to feel their feelings, I always acknowledge and accept their feelings. ( and am labelled soft and 'nice' for this by colleagues, as being tough and firm seems more highly valued in a lot of early childhood centres)

[@alloysa]

I love this talk. I agree w everything except that our parents did the best they could with what they knew bc as an overcomer of childhood abuse, it’s unfathomable to me how anyone can beat, curse and abuse a child and see the destruction on their innocent life and have no conscience. Thus, I hope everyone especially the abused and abusers not only hear but apply emotional intelligence so the cycle STOPS repeating💯🙏🏽❤️

[@Stop_Infanticide]

Good on you for breaking the cycle. Generational curses are overwhelmingly to deal with but the freedom found in Christ, the Chainbreaker is soooo worth it. The Generations after you will never know the suffering you did because of your sacrifice. Stay victorious ❤️

[@alloysa]

@@Stop_Infanticide AMEN! My story would not be possible without God! All glory to Jesus Christ and him alone🙌🏽

[@artscraftsgaming7169]

I also had issue with that line, I didn’t grow up with physical abuse but I did with mental. And I too find it so unbelievable that someone “trying their best” finds enjoyment out of messing with people’s heads like my father does. I promise to myself I will not repeat my parent’s mistakes. And they have made many.

[@alloysa]

@@artscraftsgaming7169 Precisely 👏🏽💯🙏🏽

[@marthazaragoza4385]

@@Stop_Infanticide amen. My husband and I were freed from generational curses and our daughters are so blessed.

[@bw5224]

Wow, just pure gold. Thank you for sharing.

[@katrinalewis802]

I've always said that I need the tools to be a better parent. This is one of the best presentations on parenting I've found.

[@bonnieludovico5918]

Could not agree more and I have spoken the same words for years now. Where are the lessons for teaching emotional intelligence to our children coming from all sources? Camps, schools, parents, caregivers, we all need to be taught. Thank you for sharing.

[@easyenglishgrammerbymadhu4333]

Too good,extremely important for all parents to listen

[@paulantoris]

Your lecture and you are awesome! Wish the world would hear this, it would be a very different world 😭

[@ThomasTries]

I have two young daughters and your story of your 10 yr old caring for your 5 year old literally brought tears to my eyes. So beautiful.

[@patriciademol2299]

Thank you so much for remembering us what most of us already believe but often forget for lack of time or because we're too busy with our own problems.

[@lisashung9442]

If we prioritise understanding the world within us then showing the world around us will make more sense!”

[@architecturaldream1]

This is so empowering, thank you 🙏 The school sounds incredible!!!!

[@sina.heider]

This is a wonderful, wonderful lesson and tool. Thank you for this talk. I hope many more incorporate this in our education system and parenting and also personal relationships in general.

[@mindfulmamacollective_]

Incredible!! A must watch for every parent! Imagine how different our world would be if this is how we were supported to parent the next generation. I will be rewatching and sharing widely. Thank you!

[@lurtaliri5762]

OMG what an amazing talk, you are so right thank you for these insights🙏🏻💫

[@joannaatanasow168]

Wonderfully presented ! Thank you for the reminder 🙏♥️ Couldn’t agree more that this would be world changing to go into educational system everywhere

[@lamamasworld5155]

How beautiful talk, I will keep rewatching it.. this is how I want to be for my girls🙏🏽 Thank you 🥰

[@umadinesh100]

Awesome mam... Should have known this 30 yrs back... Hope the younger generations can incorporate this in their lives and create individuals with emotional intelligence ... THATS WHAT WE NEED! ❤️❤️❤️

[@KarinaSilva-hy7qq]

So beautifully said. I work with children on the autism spectrum and have gained so much powerful emotional insight. Thankyou.

[@TheWuyuCo]

This was amazing. Thank you. Thank you. Thank you. I needed this, for my two young girls.

[@changemakerteens8480]

This approach resonates so much, thank you Lael. Holding the space for our children, and everyone really, is the best way to listen and respond with compassion and empathy in conversation. Well done on creating the Woodline School. Ken Robinson is smiling. x

[@abbyturner5987]

This is so beautiful. "There's always a reason behind the behavior - I wonder if we'd take that and place it into our education system"

[@arunsankar3379]

8:57 It seems to be already known, but rarely practised. Incredible talk.

[@shannondoyle2694]

I grew up with 10 siblings and had no emotional regulation. It wasn't taught to them but it's up to me as a parent to help them to regulate their emotions so that they have an easier life!

[@mmelucie77VN]

Wow this opens my mind and helps me reframe my behaviors/responses towards my daughters’ always angry and seem to be prejudiced behaviors to me! Thank you so much for the insight and the inspiration to nurture children generations who are well aware of their inside for decent behaviors towards outside world! This surely will build a greater society for human beings!

[@cynthiasolomonimie6239]

"Children cannot be what they don't see" , and "understanding the world within us will definitely impact the World around us". Such profound truth! Thanks for sharing.

[@luckymunkondya1237]

This presentation is gold!