A child’s social and emotional development refers to his or her self-esteem and behaviors when interacting with others. Predictable and stable interactions in a child’s early life provide a sense of ...

We often picture bullying as a middle school problem, but it takes root long before that. By guiding kids toward empathy and connection, we can help them turn toward kindness.

John and Mary, both very successful doctors, were proud parents. Sitting amongst other parents to witness their son Josh’s graduation from Stanford, they had every reason to be. Josh was graduating ...

Experts say today’s youngest generation is growing up surrounded by screens — often before they can even read or write.

Both meta-analyses underscore the same lesson: SEL works, but positive impact requires thoughtful design; alignment with students cognitive, social, and emotional development; and sustained, ...

Twenty-three states have announced standards for social and emotional learning in schools for some or all grade levels. Representatives from 25 states attended a national meeting of the Collaborating ...

Millennial mother and content creator Poppy (@poppyspod) shared that as an adult learning to regulate her own emotions, she ...

When we understand how children grow emotionally, we can support them more effectively. Milestones can be helpful guides, but remember that many children struggle with emotion regulation, especially ...

Teacher Jamalia Sheets watches a child model the emotion “surprised” during an activity in the infant classroom at Ellis Early Learning. Credit: Jackie Mader/The Hechinger Report The Hechinger Report ...

Mattel, Inc. announced today that Barbie and a team of neuroscientists at Cardiff University had released the latest findings from a multi-year study exploring doll play's short and long-term ...

What Is Social and Emotional Development? There are five major social and emotional “issues” that teens deal with during their adolescent years. These include: Establishing an identity. This has been ...