Being able to disconnect for our phones and devices is an important skill. Reducing technology use can help teens and young adults improve focus, build relationships, strengthen social skills, and give time for new experiences. Keep in mind that disconnecting isn’t about abandoning technology use entirely. Instead, it’s about using meaningful strategies to help us […]
Mindfulness Exercises to Help Kids Calm, Recharge, and Refocus their Brains
In our distraction-filled world, we are all desperately in need of strategies to help us clear, calm, and focus our busy minds. This is especially true for kids and teens who are constantly on the go. Practicing mindfulness can be a simple and effective solution to help kids and young adults relax their minds and […]
Using Writing to Teach Social-Emotional Skills to Teens
Journal writing with a focus on social-emotional learning skills is the perfect strategy to teach critical SEL in the classroom; it’s a simple strategy that combines writing practice with learning skills for success. All kids and teens could use a boost with social-emotional skills. These are the abilities that help students manage emotions and stress, […]
Winter Self-Regulation: 10 Engaging Activities for Kids
Self-regulation is the ability to effectively manage your thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. It’s the ability that helps kids to manage everyday emotions, focus well on tasks, and positively connect with others. While it’s an important skill throughout the whole year, self-regulation strategies become even more critical for kids before and after winter or holiday break. […]
Conflict Resolution Strategies for the Middle and High School Classroom
Conflict resolution is extremely important for the middle and high school classroom. When a diverse group of students come together in the classroom, there is bound to be disagreements, problems, and misunderstandings. Students in a science group might disagree about the correct technique to use on a project. A student in the classroom might feel […]
How Mindfulness Strengthens Executive Functioning Skills
Mindfulness is the practice of turning your attention inward to focus on the current moment. While mindful practices are well-known for their abilities to create calm and relaxation, mindfulness also plays a critical role in sharpening our executive functioning skills. This means that we can harness the power of mindfulness to help kids and teens […]
Evidence-Based Attention Strategies for Kids and Teens
In a world filled with so many distractions, we could all use a boost with strategies to help us focus and concentrate in better ways. This is especially true for kids and teens with growing minds. Attention is a foundational skill for success. It’s the ability that helps us listen attentively to learn new information, […]
Foundational Soft Skills Every Teen Should Know
Soft skills are the social and personal skills we use every day. They include abilities like goal-setting, taking initiative, work ethic, and focus. For growing teens and young adults, these skills play an important role in achieving success at school, with friends, at work, and beyond. One important point about soft skills is that they […]
Attention-Restoring Activities for Kids and Teens
In today’s fast-paced digital world, attention fatigue is a big problem. When our focus abilities are pushed to the limit, it can make us feel mentally drained and distracted. This makes the case for developing some attention-restoring strategies, especially for kids and teens with growing brains. Activities that help boost attention provide a pathway to […]
Perseverance Strategies for Kids and Teens
Perseverance is the skill that helps children and teens work through challenges so they can meet their goals. In other words, perseverance is sticking with it! It is one of the most important social-emotional skills that all learners need for success; that’s because we all encounter challenges big and small in our everyday lives. Some […]
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