All parents want to raise emotionally healthy children. But how do you make sure your kids are developing the social skills they need to relate to others? Are you leaving it to chance that they'll pick them up along the way? 7 Emotional Skills Every Child Needs shows you how to nurture vital relationship skills in your children that will help them communicate with others, providing a foundation for developing close relationships with family, community, and God.The seven skills are: Respect for authorityDelayed gratificationSelf-awarenessEmpathySocial awarenessMotivation and persistenceHope7 Emotional Skills Every Child Needs: Gives steps to follow and activities that you can use to teach your children these skills.Includes a section in each chapter called 'spiritual implications' to explain how the principles in that chapter can help children draw closer to God.Provides opportunities for you to reflect and discuss with your spouse.