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Building emotional intelligence with RainbowSmart

By Liam Govey

The last two years have been an overwhelming challenge for many of us, though arguably the most overlooked discussions have been regarding the Early Years sector. With many children missing out on the most crucial stage of their lives during the pandemic, how much longer can the sector afford to be overlooked?

The thought of so many children missing out on making friends and building relationships in their formative years is hard to contemplate given that we all grew up with simplicities we’d once taken for granted. According to a report from the All-Party Parliamentary Group, one in every seven primaryschool aged child had a diagnosable mental illness in 2020, and given the circumstances it may be unsurprising to see a sharp rise in cases here.

That said, this is not a challenge we should merely accept or shy away from. In fact, 1decision have done the opposite in developing the RainbowSmart app. Within the app is an array of storybooks, flashcards and mindfulness videos – all designed with children’s mental health in mind. Given that 75% of mental illnesses begin before the age of eighteen, getting that initial head start is crucial in the long-term development of children.1decision encourages parents and carers to spend at least 20 minutes a day building their child’s emotional intelligence and encouraging positive screen time. The world can be an unpredictable place even for us adults, so we can only imagine how it must feel for children right now. 1decision is on hand to provide that vital support blanket.

When building the next generation, children in their early years need to be at the forefront. The RainbowSmart philosophy hinges on the idea that children at the earlier stages of their development are able to pick things up more easily. This is especially true when it comes to languages. So why can’t the same be true of emotional intelligence, empathy and positive wellbeing?

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RainbowSmart promotes positive use of screen time and supports children to: Manage their emotions Create healthy relationships Develop resilience Develop empathy Manage stress Behave appropriately Solve problems and much more!