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Screen & phone addiction
Excessive gaming, social media and difficulty switching off
EmoChem · Emotional IntelligenceSometimes the child needs a safe space.
Sometimes the parent needs guidance.
And sometimes, both need to understand each other.
Emotional intelligence is the bridge between a child’s unexpressed emotions and a parent’s response—helping families move from reaction to connection.
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Dr. Aanchal Makhija
Emotional Intelligence Expert & Relationship Coach
RCI
Registered Clinical Psychologist
10+
Years experience
10,000+
Gen Zs impacted
500+
Psychologists trained
You’re not alone
Are these the questions in your head?
“My child doesn’t listen to me. What should I do?”
“Is this normal teenage behaviour or something more?”
“How do I set boundaries without becoming the bad parent?”
“My child is always on the phone.”
“He/she has suddenly become very quiet.”
“My child gets angry over everything.”
“How do I handle academic pressure?”
“My child doesn’t want to talk to me.”
“Should I be strict or understanding?”
“How do I deal with lying?”
“My child is constantly comparing themselves with others.”
“How do I rebuild our relationship?”
“Am I being too protective?”
“How do I communicate without every conversation becoming an argument?”
What children carry
Common challenges children face
Behaviour is communication. When we look beneath it, we often find a need waiting to be understood.
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Academic pressure
Exam anxiety, perfectionism, procrastination and low motivation
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Anxiety & overthinking
Worry about school, friends, the future or appearance
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Big feelings
Anger, crying, irritability, outbursts or shutting down
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Low self-esteem
Comparison, self-doubt and feeling ‘not good enough’
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Friendship issues
Peer pressure, rejection, bullying and loneliness
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Social media & FOMO
Body image concerns and validation seeking
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Expressing emotions
Saying ‘I don’t know’ when feelings are hard to name
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Focus & routines
Attention difficulties, sleep problems and irregular routines
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Change & identity
Family conflict, grief, relocation and adolescent identity
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Parent communication
Difficulty opening up or talking without conflict
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Life transitions
Navigating a new school, changing friendships or loss
The missing link
What’s behind the behaviour?
What we noticeWhat may be underneath
“My child doesn’t listen”
Difficulty with communication
“My child is always angry”
An emotion they don’t know how to express
“My child keeps washing their hands”
Anxiety or a need for reassurance
“My child can’t sit still”
Difficulty with regulation and attention
“IQ can help a child learn. EQ helps a child understand themselves. And both matter for growing up emotionally healthy.”
A whole-child framework
Five kinds of intelligence.
One whole human.
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EQ · Emotional Intelligence
How you understand emotions
Recognising and managing emotions, with empathy.
EQ, step by step
The five pillars of emotional intelligence
Self-awareness
“I know what I am feeling”
Recognising triggers, strengths and needs.
Self-regulation
“I can manage what I feel”
Pausing, calming down and choosing a response.
Motivation
“I can keep going”
Persevering through frustration and setbacks.
Empathy
“I can understand someone else”
Noticing feelings and responding sensitively.
Social skills
“I can express myself and connect”
Communication and conflict resolution.
Emotional intelligence doesn’t eliminate difficult emotions. It teaches us what to do with them.
The Separate + Together Model
Support each person. Strengthen the relationship.
Individual understanding first. Intentional reconnection next.
For the Child
A safe space to make sense of their inner world
1Understand
2Express
3Regulate
4Grow
For the Parent
Clarity and tools to respond with confidence
1Understand
2Communicate
3Set boundaries
4Support
Together
A shared space to repair and reconnect
1Listen
2Understand
3Reconnect
4Build a healthier relationship
Meet your guide
Dr. Aanchal Makhija
Emotional Intelligence Expert & Relationship Coach
An ex-dental surgeon, Clinical Psychologist, Licensed Rehabilitation Counselor (RCI registered) and Licensed Clinical Hypnotherapist, Dr. Aanchal brings over 10 years of clinical experience to her work with children, young adults and parents.
Her approach is rooted in Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT) and psychometric assessments—combining clinical depth with practical, compassionate tools families can use every day.
10+ years of clinical experience
10,000+ Gen Zs impacted
500+ psychologists trained
RCI registered professional
“To create a mental health revolution where no life is left untreated, and everyone feels safe, happy and secure.”
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