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How Learning Brain Science is Helpful for Parents, Caregivers, and Kids
Read More: How Learning Brain Science is Helpful for Parents, Caregivers, and KidsBrain science is not just for neuroscientists! How can it help parents and caregivers? Educating yourself and your kids about brain science helps deepen your understanding of behavior and emotions. Everything—from the way humans learn, to the way we engage with each other, to our capacity for thinking, feeling, learning, and problem-solving — all functions […]
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Ideas for Teaching Self-Advocacy and Contribution in the Classroom
Read More: Ideas for Teaching Self-Advocacy and Contribution in the ClassroomWe believe fighting anti-blackness and speaking out against oppression of all forms deeply matters to the health of our communities and classrooms. As educators, we can create opportunities for young people to reflect on injustices, advocate for themselves, and contribute to their community for a more just world. Meaningful contributions not only help our community, […]
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Honor Legacies by Teaching Children to Take Action & Make Contributions
Read More: Honor Legacies by Teaching Children to Take Action & Make ContributionsHonoring Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s legacy is deeper than his famous quotes and speeches. This year, we are honoring his legacy through action. King believed that all people should be able to belong and contribute meaningfully within their communities, and that anti-blackness and oppression prohibit community care. In our individualistic world, it’s vital to […]
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Self-regulation and Co-regulation are the Keys to More Peace and Fewer Power Struggles
Read More: Self-regulation and Co-regulation are the Keys to More Peace and Fewer Power StrugglesImagine you are on your way out the door and your 5-year-old is crying on the floor, your 8-year-old is yelling at them to stop crying, and you’re trying to talk over both of them to get them into the car. If this sounds familiar, keep reading! Almost every parent has experienced some rendition of […]
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Self-Regulation for Educators, Co-Regulation for Students
Read More: Self-Regulation for Educators, Co-Regulation for StudentsThe negative impact that COVID-19 had on our nervous systems, both as educators and students, is palpable. National data such as this report from the National Center for Education Statistics and lived experiences of educators show the pandemic has negatively impacted student behavior and social-emotional development, and teacher burnout and turnover is at an all-time […]
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Showing Up for Trans Kids Creates Equitable and Inclusive Communities for All Kids – Ideas and Resources for Parents and Caregivers
Read More: Showing Up for Trans Kids Creates Equitable and Inclusive Communities for All Kids – Ideas and Resources for Parents and CaregiversWhether you have a trans child in your own family or want to support trans kids in your community, we must first educate ourselves and work through our own biases. If you’re parenting or in community with a trans child, your support could be a protective buffer for their mental health and development. If you’ve […]
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Support for Trans and Non-binary Students Creates Equitable and Inclusive Learning Communities for All – Four Things Educators Can Do
Read More: Support for Trans and Non-binary Students Creates Equitable and Inclusive Learning Communities for All – Four Things Educators Can DoAll young people deserve and require acceptance and support from their communities to learn and thrive. Prioritizing building inclusive classrooms for all students, regardless of their identity, can quite literally save lives. According to Child Trends, a recent study published in the Journal of Adolescent Health demonstrates the power of affirming transgender youth’s identities: For […]
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How Family Meetings Can Help Kids Learn to Use Their Voice
Read More: How Family Meetings Can Help Kids Learn to Use Their VoiceNow that the school year is in full swing, we find ourselves settled into the hectic monotony of rushing kids to school, prepping dinner, and getting ready for bed. How do you connect with your kids and give them a voice in the family amidst the daily chaos? Consider trying out family meetings. Family meetings […]
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Five Ways to Encourage Student Voice and Share Power in the Classroom
Read More: Five Ways to Encourage Student Voice and Share Power in the ClassroomAs educators, we may (often unconsciously) hold on to the power in our classrooms. But we do have the choice to share power with our students. Sharing power and prioritizing student voice strengthens students’ sense of belonging and diffuses power-over dynamics between educators and young people. When we let go of some control, we are […]
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Classroom Routines Help Everyone
Read More: Classroom Routines Help EveryoneThe start of the school year is a perfect time to co-create routines with your students! Routines help everyone get back into the swing of a structured school day. Investing thought, time, and energy into establishing routines creates a less stressful classroom for educators and students. When you involve students in developing, practicing, and improving […]
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