Social-Emotional Development

If you’re an early childhood professional or a parent of young children, you know how important it is to teach kids interpersonal skills like cooperation and sharing. Adapted from the…

As the new school year gets underway, what are some specific, manageable actions you can take to support your students’ success? Adapted from some must-read Brookes books, here are 14…

Today we’re excited to welcome Marcia Lee Unnever, author of the Brookes book Breathe–Move–Learn with Young Children, back to the blog! Marcia’s book just won a prestigious Nautilus Book Awards…

This article was adapted from The School Crisis Planning Guide by David Schonfeld, M.D., FAAP, Thomas Demaria, Ph.D., & Marcia Quackenbush, M.S., MFT. If you’re a school leader working with…

The ongoing impact of trauma is one of the biggest barriers to learning. Whether students are in the midst of trauma or feel unsafe from past experiences, there are many…

(Post updated December 2025)   As a new year unfolds, how can you meet the needs of children who come to school with physical and emotional needs that stem from…

As we say goodbye to a challenging 2025, your goals for the new year ahead are probably taking shape. We’ve collected some of the best tips and resources from our…

While stress, anxiety, and uncertainty can sometimes make it hard to focus on what we’re thankful for, teaching students ways to actively practice gratitude is one small way to build…

Updated 9/15/2025 Young children who frequently experience anxious feelings need patient, caring, and knowledgeable adults to provide them with effective support. Adapted from the home visiting guidebook Tackling the Tough…

To cope with stressors and big feelings, young children need caring adults who know how to support them sensitively and effectively. Adapted from the important new book Uniting Infant Mental…