E- Education: learn and get knowledge on emotions in children. This can be done by reading books or workshops focused on children emotional development.

M- Motivation of the Mind: as a parent or caregiver, encourage your mind to use what you have learnt about children’s emotional growth. What is the point of getting the education and learning without putting it to use? The moment you motivate your mind to use your knowledge of emotional development, you begin to impact your child’s growth with your actions.

O- Observation: this is key to enhancing children’s emotional growth. Observation helps to identify the body language and emotional reaction your child will or may have to certain situations and experiences.

T- Talking about emotions can be difficult for parents that do not know how to express themselves. However, this is good emotional therapy for both parents and children. It does not matter the age of the child, talking can start with a simple question of, ‘how are you feeling?’ or ‘why do you have a sad face?’, which can lead to a full discussion between parent and child.

I- Interest in your child’s emotion shows you are concerned about his/her feelings. Following up on a talk or discussion you may have had in the past shows you are interested. This can be done formally or informally, depending on the age of the child.

O- Owning the emotion ensures your child recognises his/her emotions. We all have emotions, which is part of our personality and character, and recognising or owning it shows the weaknesses and strengths of your child.

N- Navigating emotions is another key point in enhancing the growth of your child’s emotions. As we know emotions are part of being human, it is, however, important to channel it in the right path. Channelling your child’s emotions through the right path ensures s/he focus on emotional strength and work to improve on weaknesses.