Parent series looks at how emotional intelligence improves teens' health, happiness

The Glenbard Parent Series: Navigating Healthy Families will present "Raising a Happier, Healthier, More Competent and Compassionate Teen: The Practice of Emotional Intelligence to Reduce Stress, Gain Inner Strength and Interpersonal Success."

Marc Brackett, director of the Yale Center for Emotional Intelligence and a senior research scientist focusing on the role of emotional intelligence to advance learning, good mental health and school climate, makes the presentation at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 2, in the auditorium at Glenbard South High School, 23W200 Butterfield Road, Glen Ellyn.

Educational psychologists agree that emotional intelligence has much more influence on a child's lifelong success than their IQ. Emotional intelligence helps foster happiness, grit and self-esteem. It is the ability to manage emotions to become self-aware, form healthier relationships, overcome challenges and relieve stress. These skills are an essential component of every teen's learning and lead to a more fulfilling life.

CPDUs are available for education professionals. For information, visit glenbardgps.org or contact Gilda Ross, Glenbard District 87 student and community projects coordinator, at (630) 942-7668 or gilda_ross@glenbard.org.