Study Finds That Emotional Intelligence Moves the Needle on Academic Success
A new study describes emotional intelligence as an important part of academic success from kindergarten into college.
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Mom Of Autistic Son Thanks Man For His Kindness During Her Son's Meltdown
In the midst of a meltdown, five-year-old Rudy and his mother Natalie Fernando were met with kindness from a stranger. The man's shocking actions helped regulate her child. Fernando shares: When you see a parent and child struggling, offer compassion, not judgment. And that's exactly what Ian Shelley did.
Fifth Grader Creates Kindness Closet For Fellow Students In Need
Ten-year-old Andi Musser created a Kindness Closet, a place students from families with limited incomes or those simply in need of essentials can visit during the school day to "shop" for new or gently worn garments.
8-Year-Old Cancer Survivor Breaks Girl Scout Cookie Record Selling 32,484 Boxes
8-yeayr-old Lilly Bumpus broke the national record for most Girl Scout boxes sold in one season with 32,484 boxes, including 5,000 donation boxes that will go to fellow childhood cancer warriors in the hospitals, to help feed the homeless, and to deployed troops.
Sesame Street Speaks Up Against Racism
Sesame Street leads the pack on educating children about inclusion, social issues, and kindness, and now, with their newest special, “The Power of We,” they will teach children how to stand up against racism.
St. Louis Mom’s Alternative To Timeouts Turns Into Multi-Million Dollar Business
Parenting during a pandemic has its challenges, but there’s something that can help those with younger children thanks to a St. Louis mom.
TikTok Goes Viral As Mom Shows Alternative to Time-Outs Using The Time-In ToolKit
A mom recently shared a clip on TikTok of her son using Generation Mindful's Time-In ToolKit, and the post went viral. Take a look.
Children Need Less Academics and More Social-Emotional Learning in the Classroom
Starting school or starting a new school year can be stressful at the best of times, let alone during a global pandemic.
School After COVID: What Parents Are Saying
Last March, school districts across the country closed due to COVID, and more than 55 million children were sent home to finish their school year.
Raising Awake Children in the Age of Black Lives Matter
Our country is standing at a pivoting point. #BlackLivesMatter is the anthem and our nation is singing in the face of injustice. For all lives to matter, black lives must matter.
National Nurses Day: Celebrating A Work Of Heart
National Nurses Day is celebrated annually on May 6th, providing an opportunity to thank nurses for the contributions they offer daily to serve the health and well-being of others, and to educate the public about the important role nurses play in our lives.
15 Ways To Make This Mother’s Day A Day To Remember
With families staying home due to social distancing, we created a list of 15 unique ways to bring connection to this year's Mother's Day.
