India, April 10 -- What makes someone a good reader among children? Typically, good vocabulary and memory skills come to mind. But sometimes, being good at reading goes beyond just knowing words. It runs deeper and requires emotional depth. A study published in Learning and Individual Differences revealed that emotional intelligence plays a significant role in how children develop reading skills over time.

So, what is the emotional intelligence that assists reading? Emotional intelligence is the skill to understand emotions, and to recognize and empathize with others.

So, to break it down, children with higher emotional intelligence are better at managing their feelings, meaning they are calm and don't give up easily. They can stay focu...