Articles: The Mindful Congressman
By Jill Suttie | April 16, 2012A new book by Representative Tim Ryan (D-Ohio) tries to make mindfulness as American as apple pie.
Tag: Social-emotional Learning
Tag: Social-emotional Learning
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Articles: Creating Emotionally Intelligent Parenting Networks
By Maurice Elias | April 4, 2012In a time of toxic stress, Maurice J. Elias says it's time for parents to support each other's emotional development.
Articles: Can Restorative Justice Keep Schools Safe?
By Jeremy Adam Smith | March 6, 2012How one big-city district cut suspensions and expulsions—and why they may rise again.
Articles: Stopping Teacher Burnout
By Margaret Cullen | January 19, 2012The SMART-in-Education program helps teachers cope with rising academic demands and falling budgets.
Articles: Does SEL Make the Grade?
By Jill Suttie | September 20, 2011Fueled by new research, the social-emotional learning movement is building momentum. Is it enough to make American schools change their course?
Articles: The Wisdom of Babies
By Mary Gordon | July 27, 2011As Roots of Empathy gears up for its U.S. expansion, founder Mary Gordon reveals how the program has nurtured compassion around the world, one child at a time.
Videos and Podcasts: Meet Baby Mei
By Mary Gordon | July 26, 2011Mary Gordon shows a Roots of Empathy classroom and baby in action, explaining how together they help break cycles of intergenerational violence.
Videos and Podcasts: Emotional Literacy
By Mary Gordon | July 21, 2011Mary Gordon shares inspiring stories about children performing remarkable acts of compassion.
Videos and Podcasts: Our Common Humanity
By Mary Gordon | July 16, 2011Mary Gordon discusses how caring for a baby helps children find the humanity in themselves and others.
Videos and Podcasts: Tiny Teachers
By Mary Gordon | July 11, 2011Mary Gordon describes how babies can foster emotional connection and emotional literacy in the classroom.
Videos and Podcasts: Roots of Empathy’s Impact
By Mary Gordon | July 6, 2011Mary Gordon discusses the research showing that Roots of Empathy reduces aggression, boosts emotional literacy, and creates more caring children.
Articles: Windows of Opportunity
By Daniel Goleman | Fall 2008A new book and CD help students build emotional intelligence.
Articles: The Secret to Success
By Daniel Goleman | Summer 2008New research says social-emotional learning helps students in every way.
Articles: Can We Play?
By David Elkind | Spring 2008Play is essential to positive human development, but kids are playing less and less, says psychologist David Elkind. What can we do to build a new culture of play?
Articles: Stop! Calm Down! Think!
By Dawn Friedman | Winter 2007-08The Second Step program has helped nine million kids understand and manage their emotions—and research shows that it’s leading to kinder, smarter schools says Dawn Friedman
Articles: Everyday Achievements
By Matthew Wheeland | Fall/Winter 2005-06What’s the key to academic success for kids struggling in school, especially those coming from disadvantaged backgrounds?
Articles: Taking Lessons from a Baby
By Sandy Naiman | Spring/Summer 2005To teach compassion and parenting skills to children, this Canadian program relies on some small instructors.
Articles: Gaming the School System
By Matthew Wheeland | Fall 2004Thanks to one program, students have found that resolving their differences can be all fun and games.
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Four Ways Happiness Can Hurt You
May 3, 2012Can feeling good ever be bad? New research says yes—and points the way to a healthier, more balanced life.
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How to Foster Group Creativity
April 11, 2012In the second of a two-part conversation, Imagine author Jonah Lehrer explains how science can help teams become more creative.
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You’re Never Too Old to Build Emotional Intelligence
April 24, 2012A recent study suggests we can learn to regulate and manage our emotions even after we’re reached adulthood.
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Four Ways Happiness Can Hurt You
May 3, 2012Can feeling good ever be bad? New research says yes—and points the way to a healthier, more balanced life.
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Five Lessons in Human Goodness from “The Hunger Games”
April 18, 2012The plot of the new film sounds cynical. But it reveals a surprising amount about the science of human goodness.
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Lessons in Creativity from Caine’s Arcade
May 1, 2012The latest viral video sensation is more than a portrait of a cute and creative kid. It's a guide to how we can nurture kids' imagination.
Is Happiness Selfish?
May 24, 2012Will focusing on other people's happiness ultimately make us happier than if we focus on our own needs?
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