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 In a world where academic skills are often viewed as the priority, social-emotional skill development may not always be on the forefront of most parents’ and teachers’ minds. However, research has shown that social-emotional skills are crucial for children to become successful both socially and academically.

Social-emotional skills help children to persist on challenging tasks, to effectively seek help when they need it and to be thoughtful in their actions. The below video made by the "Committee for Children" highlights the benefits in improving your child's Social & Emotional skills. Although this video was made in the USA, Australian research has shown the same advantages and benefits.  

Research has identified core skills that are widely recognised as critical social-emotional skills:

• Self-awareness is the ability to recognise your emotions and understand the links between emotions, thoughts and behaviours the ability to regulate emotions, thoughts and behaviours.
• Social awareness is the ability to take other’s perspectives and demonstrate empathy.
• Relationship skills are the ability to build and maintain healthy relationships.
• Responsibility is the ability to make good choices about your behaviour and interactions with others.