Cognitive, Social and Emotional Competence is when families help children develop the ability to recognize, communicate and regulate their emotions. Cognitive, Social and Emotional Competence is when families acquire skills and attitudes that are essential for forming an independent identity and having a productive, responsible and satisfying adulthood like; self-regulation, executive functioning and character strengths.

Social and Emotional skills include…

• Experiencing, managing and expressing the full range of positive and negative emotions.

• Developing close, satisfying relationships with other children and adults.

• Actively exploring their environment and learning.