Social-emotional learning is so important. But what do all those SEL terms, concepts & ideas mean? A new interactive online tool from can help sort them all out
Empathy is a critical skill kids will need to flourish in their studies, careers, and lives
Why it's so important for kids to learn to understand their emotions
Is there too much of a focus on social emotional learning in school and not enough on math and science?
Increased amounts of screen time can negatively impact children's ability to understand the emotions of others
Empathy is eroding, says Stanford psychologist Jamil Zaki. The average American in 2009 was 30 percent less empathetic than their counterpart thirty years before. But there are ways to strengthen our empathy despite deep divisions in the world today.
These parenting books emphasize emotional intelligence, empathy and respect for others and will help parents to raise kind children
How parents can help their children navigate through traumatic events
Educators are learning how to cultivate ‘emotion scientists’ in their classrooms. Here’s what that means
Teachers talk about brain drain and the skills lost over summer. Neglected, though, is a look at all the opportunities to help others and build character and self-esteem by being charitable and caring.