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Room to Breathe - Film about Mindfulness in Schools
Room to Breathe is a story of transformation as struggling kids in a San Francisco public middle school are introduced to the practice of mindfulness. Topping the district in disciplinary suspensions,...
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Dummies or Pacifiers May Affect Emotional Development
Recently published research from the University of Wisconsin-Madison provides another reason for parents to hesitate to use dummies too often with their babies..."Since a baby is not yet verbal - and...
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How You Praise Your Toddler Has a Lasting Impact
In a study that is the first of its kind, researchers observing real-world parent-child interactions have shown the lasting effect of parents’ praise on their children’s behaviours and thoughts. In...
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NexusEQ Conference – Emotion, Neuroscience, Learning, Leadership
Described as the 'Emotional Intelligence Fair', NexusEQ is a conference that aims to connect the science and practice of emotional intelligence. Described as the 'Emotional Intelligence Fair', NexusEQ...
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Competition–Win Free Registration to the Infant and Early Childhood Social...
Win free registration to the Infant and Early Childhood Social and Emotional Wellbeing Conference in Canberra in October/November. Described as a "call to action", the program promises to be...
View Article5 Keys to Social and Emotional Learning in Schools - Video
Five minute comprehensive video explaining what social and emotional learning means (SEL) in schools and why it is important. Covers social awareness, self awareness, relationship skills and more....
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Discounted Entry to Mind and Its Potential Conference in November 2013, Sydney
Stimulate your mind at the 8th annual Mind & Its Potential conference and unleash your brain power in all areas of life! happychild readers can use this promotion code to receive a 20% discount on...
View ArticleUS Boards of Education Issue Policy on Social and Emotional Learning
United States National Association of Boards of Education issue a policy document on the importance of social and emotional learning for students' wellbeing and academic success. Read the policy...
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Babies Can Detect Fake Emotions
A new study looking at babies’ interpretation of emotional expression finds that babies from as young as 18 months can detect when facial reactions do not match an emotional event that just occurred....
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Is An Emotional Intelligence Curriculum the Key to Bullying Prevention?
In school, emotions matter. Not only do children with anxiety and aggression have difficulty focussing and learning, they also tend to be victims or perpetrators of bullying. Whether it’s...
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