Research-based strategies for SEL implementation
New Year, New Book
The need to focus on Social Emotional Learning (SEL) couldn't be any greater, and I am SO excited to announce that I have a ...
Crossing 3 Bridges to Center SEL in Equity
One thing has become clear to me over the last few weeks—creating a kind and tolerant society will not bring about the necessary changes to ...
Hard on Barriers
My friend and colleague Michael Eatman, coach and founder of Culture7, said on a panel exploring the emotions of racial inequity, “you have to be ...
3 Things to Grow a Resilient Heart
Last week I spoke with HITN Learning about how moms can nurture their resilience to deal with these challenging times (if you missed the conversation, ...
Teaching SEL by Modeling
We are starting week 6 of distance learning in California with parents and teachers still struggling to keep up with the new normal that COVID-19 ...
Can’t My Kids Just Get Along?
No matter how much your children like to play together and love each other, the likelihood that they are fighting harder and more often since ...
COVID-19 Resources in Spanish
For Spanish-speaking families - I joined Dr. Aliza's Vida y Salud Facebook live program to discuss strategies to help families navigate the complexities of the ...
Staying Connected and Sane during the Shelter-in-Place
The spread of the coronavirus is asking a lot from families, from homeschooling and work from home schedules to quarantine mandates and social distancing. It ...
SEL Ideas for Home Learning
This morning came the news that we are expected to do “shelter-in-place” to avoid the spread of the novel coronavirus, COVID-19, in the county where ...
Purpose Builds Resilience
A few years back, I agreed to help organize an “SEL Day” at a local school. The organizing team did not seem to have a ...