If you’re like most teachers and parents, you want your child to be happy and successful. One of the best ways to help them achieve this is by teaching them how to regulate their emotions. Emotional regulation is the ability to understand and manage your emotions in a healthy way. Remember when your child or […]
Do you want to help your children or students build a foundation of kindness? Here are some simple acts of kindness that kids can do to make a difference in the world. With just a little effort, children can brighten someone’s day and feel good about themselves too! When we do kind things for others, […]
Social emotional learning is critical in today’s schools. The mental health of our children has become of utmost importance. Take a moment to think about your adult brain. We all have difficulty making responsible decisions and setting goals. It can be hard to cope with emotions, get along well in social interactions, have positive relationships, […]
Teaching self regulation skills to children at home and school is critical for overall development. These are skills that require explicit instruction and practice. Mindfulness and self-regulation are like motor skills. It takes lots of practice to embody them, especially in a world so high speed and dysregulated. So, the more kids play and experiment […]
Calming activities for kids can range from quiet activities such as deep breathing to physical activity breaks. This is an excellent freebie that combines deep breathing with play dough to help students to calm and self-regulate. The students can also complete a written reflection on what activities help them to feel happy. You can download […]
The Journal of Early Childhood Research published a study on the effects of screen time on emotional regulation and academics in children. With so many young children using digital devices, the researchers wanted to take a closer look of the effects of screen time on emotional and cognitive functioning. Methodology of the Study In this […]
Do you work with children who struggle with waiting, sharing or finishing tasks in a timely manner? Sometimes students have deficits in impulse control at school and at home. Educators, therapists and parents can teach impulse control strategies to help students succeed. What Is Impulse Control? Impulse control refers to the ability to think before […]
Did you know that research indicates that more than 68 percent of children have experienced a possible traumatic event by age 16 in the United States? Unfortunately, these children who experience trauma may have difficulties with relationships, cognitive skills (including memory and language development), and overreact to everyday stress. At schools, staff must learn to […]
How Does Social and Emotional Development Affect Learning? There is no doubt that social emotional learning teaches character. Many years ago the question of how does social and emotional development affect learning was investigated. In 1995, New York Times science reporter Daniel Goleman published the book, Emotional Intelligence: Why It Can Matter More Than IQ, […]