Social-Emotional Development

Each October, we provide you with some practical tips and strategies for National Bullying Prevention Month—a nationwide campaign founded more than a decade ago by PACER’s National Bullying Prevention Center. This year, we’re…

Fall is finally here! It’s a busy season for many families, but the last few months before winter sets in are packed with lots of chances to connect with kids…

Strong relationship skills help lay the foundation for young children’s social-emotional development. As an early childhood educator, what can you do to help the children in your classroom initiate and…

Social-emotional development is one of the most important building blocks of a young child’s health and well-being: it forms a strong foundation for learning and helps children make friends, manage…

May is Mental Health Awareness Month, a time for reflecting on the importance of mental health to a child’s development and thinking about new ways to support this critical dimension…

*Updated 11/29/21 Before the pandemic, it was estimated that at least one in four young people experiences trauma severe enough to negatively affect their school success (National Child Traumatic Stress…

Friendship and social play skills are key capabilities for young kids to develop in the early years of school---they form the foundation of long-term success in school and in the…

Back-to-school is a challenging time for many children, but it can be an especially tough transition for grieving students. In today's guest post, we're featuring some practical ways to help,…

Helping young children develop emotional regulation skills is a critical goal for every parent and teacher. When kids can skillfully manage their emotions and behavior in a variety of settings…

With school violence and bullying making headlines on a regular basis, teachers and parents need a toolbox of strategies to help children manage difficult emotions like anger before they escalate…