When a child’s emotions get big, our own emotions can swell up, too. Our stress response kicks in, overriding our own “upstairs brain” – the logical, controlling part. When a child is upset, they rely on a parent or other caregiving adult to guide them through the...
In our work with teachers and counselors around the United States, we’re in a unique position to see what trends and common issues face schools. One particularly strong trend through recent years has been an emphasis on social and emotional learning (SEL) to...
One afternoon in my counseling office, I was working with two boys. I told them if they played quietly while I spoke with their mother, they would each be able to choose something from the treasure box at the end of the session. They were terrific. So, as promised, I...
There are those who think bringing social-emotional learning into the classroom is some sort of fad. Not so, asserts a national commission report from the Aspen Institute. “The promotion of social, emotional, and academic learning…is the substance of education...
It’s a familiar idiom on social media: I feel some feels. I’ve got all the feels. This hits me right in the feels. Shorthand for the word “feelings,” Know Your Meme describes “feels” as a word used to describe an intense emotional response, such as sadness, excitement...
We all know school is about so much more than just academic learning. Yes, the knowledge gained in reading, math, history, science, writing and the like is important. The academic foundation gives them the necessary tools to keep learning and growing their brain...
