Emotions matter... They really matter immensely for all of us and especially for children! Emotions influence our learning, memory, attention, relationships, decision-making and above all our physical & mental wellbeing. The recent scientific studies about Emotions reveal that Emotions either HELP us or HURT us. If we have certain set of skills well known as 'Emotional Intelligence Skills' (EQ skills), emotions will actually HELP us thrive in this world full of challenges & opportunities. EQ skills are the most fundamental skills everyone needs to function effectively in todays world. The key is how we "Make Friends with Emotions "! At EQUIPKIDS we are making this vision a reality!!

EQUIP KIDS, is a premier organization set up more than a decade ago, to do pioneering research in the field of Emotional Intelligence. We strive to put Emotional Intelligence into action by equipping children, youth and families with the EQ tools for their happiness, success & wellbeing.

EQUIP KIDS has designed scientifically proven and experiential methods for imparting the Emotional Intelligence Skills (EQ Skills) in children, youth & families. At Equip Kids Centre, we provide various programs and tools to foster wellbeing & create balance in people`s lives.

Founder & Managing Director at Equipoise,An ISO 9001-2015 Certified Emotional Intelligence Research & Training Organization. Dr Sandeep Kelkar is a post graduate in the field of Pediatrics,from Seth G.S. Medical college, Mumbai,India. He has been practicing as a Child & Newborn specialist for more than two decades.Trained in Emotional Intelligence, he has more than two decades long experience in passionately advocating Emotional Intelligence as a consultant,coach and a trainer.He is the founder director of the two enterprises viz Equip kids & Equip Corp, doing pioneering research & training work in the field of Emotional Intelligence, in India.He is Certified Mindfulness Trainer & Practioner,certified from Massachusetts Medical Center. He is a Certified EQ assessor for SEI testing. He is a member of the Institute of Coaching,Harvard Medical School, Boston,USA. Sandeep is a prolific writer and an inspiring speaker. He has been invited as a speaker in the past for numerous national & international conferences.He is the author of an award winning Marathi book on Parenting with Emotional Intelligence. Sandeep is the originator of the novel concept of EQ-The ‘Psychological vaccine children, which he presented at the Harvard University, in an International Conference on Emotions & Emotional Intelligence
He was also been invited as a speaker on the concept of ‘Emotional Intelligence’ at numerous international conferences the likes of ‘Africa Emotional Intelligence Conference’ in 2018 and ‘European Pediatric & Neonatology Congress’, at Rome in Oct 2019

Equipping Children, Youth & Families with the tools for Happiness, Success and Wellbeing!