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Supporting the Emotional Needs of Kids With Learning Disabilities
From Childmind.org: Signs your child might be struggling with low self-esteem, anxiety, or depression, and how to help
How to Promote SEL in Preschools This Year
From Edutopia: "How can we support social and emotional development and play, especially for our youngest learners, whether we’re in in-person, remote, or hybrid environments?"
Teaching Kids to Care, Not Stare, When They See Someone With a Disability
From The Mighty: "When my child sees a child with a disability or difference, what you suggest I tell them when I notice them staring?”"
How Can We Help Kids With Self-Regulation?
From Childmind.org: "Some kids need help learning to control their emotions, and resist impulsive behavior."
How Self-Compassion Supports Academic Motivation and Emotional Wellness
From KQED: “Self-compassion leads to learning goals instead of performance goals — such as trying again after messing up."
Managing Emotions as Parents
From PBS: "Holding it together during high-stress moments is one of most important skills we can develop as parents."
Supports for Social and Emotional Learning in American Schools and Classrooms
From The Wallace Foundation: "Teachers are confident they can help build students’ social-emotional skills, but say they could use more support."
Helping Students Through a Period of Grief
From Edutopia: "Teachers can play a critical role in helping students understand their responses to losses and move through the grieving process."
Best Children’s Books about Kindness
From Happy You Happy Family: "Read these picture books about kindness, and you’ll be priming your child’s brain to grow into a kind, compassionate soul."
18 Effective De-Escalation Strategies for Defusing Meltdowns
From He's Extraordinary: "Although meltdowns may seem unpredictable, there is a clear pattern that happens before, after, and during a meltdown."