Social Emotional Learning

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Social emotional learning (SEL) is an essential aspect of development for all ages. Being able to express, control, and re-direct emotions, predicts later academic and social success. Children need time, maturity, instruction, and practice to manage emotional responses and self-regulate. Playtime is the training ground for social emotional learning for littles. When playing, children have…

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The Manners Makeover: 7 Timely Tips

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Summertime is a great opportunity to focus on manners with your kids. With more time for family meals, make the most of these teachable moments. Here are seven tips to keep in mind for your family’s manners makeover! 7 Timely Tips for a Manners Makeover Give directions in the positive. For example, “Please take your…

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