Elementary and middle school are both pivotal times in young people’s lives. Children experience a lot of emotional, physical and educational changes. They learn how to communicate with their peers ...
I used to be a bit cynical about social and emotional learning programs, or SEL as they are known in educational circles. My 9-year-old's previous school tried to teach him skills such as ...
Bluey helps kids build emotional intelligence through play, resilience, and real-life lessons parents can actually use at ...
Every parent knows the scenario: you say it’s time to leave the birthday party or playdate, and your kid starts to tantrum. Or, your kid faces a setback at school, and they’re so hard on themselves ...
On a recent morning at School 30 in Yonkers, Afsaneh Parandian held a Clifford the Big Red Dog puppet up to her class of pre-K students and posed a question: “What sort of feelings are there?” Her ...
Emotional regulation skills help kids learn how to socialize with their peers, and manage overwhelming feelings. Kids who can regulate their emotions have fewer or less intense tantrums, and might ...
Jared Braun, a fifth grade teacher at Spring Branch ISD, has noticed a measurable shift in the mental wellness of his students in recent years. "Leading into the pandemic, our kids had the best mental ...
Most parents are concerned about how their children are doing in school. We want our kids to do their homework, go to class, study, and eventually establish some kind of career, whether it be through ...
How would you react if you learned that one of your students felt that you don’t treat them like a full person, with a life and responsibilities beyond the classroom? This is a real scenario we ...
SHAWNEE, Kan. — KC Healthy Kids, with a $10,000 grant from the 15 and Mahomies Foundation, helped fund six "Safe Spaces" at two local early learning centers. "Safe Spaces" or "Calming Corners" provide ...
Mon, March 9, 2026 at 2:00 PM UTC These situations are emotional–but both kids and parents can learn skills to help manage all the big feelings that come up when you’re a kid, especially an ...