MINDFUL MOMENTS — generation mindful RSS

Are we raising a generation of pansies? The short answer is 110% no. We don't have to be scared of children with big feelings.Big feelings can be a gift.

Dr. Meghan Gillette, a professor in the field of Human Development and Human Studies at Iowa State University, shares the latest research on nurturing emotional intelligence in children ages 5 to 12, how she uses Team-Based Learning and her insights on teaching social and emotional skills to the next generation....

Let's SING! Join me and let's see if we can find the fun in the chaos. Together.

To calm my body, I breathe deep, gentle breaths and pretend to blow out a candle. Join me as we talk through the not often talked about facets of resilience and the places we get stopped along the way.

This week's video mantra is a powerful one, all about what happens in our bodies when we feel SAFE and what happens when we help children feel safe in the world as well. Feeling safe...this is where true learning begins.