Kathryn interviews Helen Hadani PhD. As the day-to-day effects of the pandemic ease, our children have been left with having to play catch up, learning the social tools and skills that parents of young children took for granted just 3 short years ago. To help them, parents need a new toolbox to foster their child’s emotional intelligence—an essential character trait for children to succeed in our fast-paced, social society. Rachael Katz and Dr. Helen Hadani offer an innovative approach that breaks the mold on parenting. They share relevant research on social and emotional awareness to help parents understand how their child’s mind is developing as well as providing powerful tips on how to help children build emotional intelligence to navigate the conditions of our times. Dr. Hadani is currently a fellow at the Brookings Institution where she conducts policy-focused research on the benefits of playful learning in both formal and informal contexts.Kathryn also interviews Author Maureen Healy. Summer is a fun time for most children, but these past few years have been tough! Helping your children bounce back from the pandemic and point towards happier experiences this summer may sound like a big job. The good news is you’re not alone, and learning how to help them become stronger, more resilient, and ultimately, happier is important- for you and them. Maureen Healy brings us a great resource with ideas for experiences that bring us closer together and provide happy memories while learning, exploring and having new adventures. She is an award-winning author, educator, sought-after speaker, and leader in the field of children’s emotional health, especially resilience education. She has reached millions worldwide through her popular blog on Psychology Today and is a favored expert source for media channels such as the NY Times, Forbes, Scholastic Magazine, ABC, NBC, PBS’s This Emotional Life series, and Disney’s The Fatherhood Project, with Hank Azaria.