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Published: Feb 2017 | 3:30 minutes
This video by Devin Clark explores the importance of empathy and what you can do to improve your own.

The Importance of Empathy in Everyday Life (Video)

Published: Feb 2017 | 3:30 minutes
This video by Devin Clark explores the importance of empathy and what you can do to improve your own.

Kids fight. Hurt feelings linger. What’s a parent to do? Teach forgiveness. (It really works!) (Video)

Published: Jan 2018 | 1:16 minutes
This animated video from Great Schools! Teaching your kids to forgive each other heals hurts, keeps the peace, and gives them an invaluable life skill.

An Inside Look at Trauma Informed Practices

This post by Edutopia shows 4 videos that demonstrate trauma informed practices used in a Nashville school district:

  • Trauma Informed Teaching: A Whole-School Approach
  • Encouraging Students Self-Regulation with the “Peace Corner”
  • Building Mentor-Mentee Relationships (2 minute Check-In, Check-Out every day)
  • Supporting Teachers

Jaxon Receiving His Prosthetic Legs (Video)

3:38 minutes
Jaxon isn’t your average 9-year-old. He was born with proximal femoral focal deficiency — but that doesn’t stop him from achieving his dreams. Watch this video to learn about his inspirational journey and struggle to receiving his prosthetic legs.

Transforming the Early Education Workforce Videos

This collection of videos includes five videos produced by New America as well as videos from outside organizations, such as the Center on the Developing Child at Harvard University; Teachstone; Tap, Click, Read; Interactive STEM at EDC; and the University of Northern Iowa’s Regents’ Center for Early Developmental Education. The videos can be watched on their own, but they are also embedded throughout this guidebook to be viewed in the context of particular chapters and serve as prompts for deeper discussion among educators, higher education institutions, and policymakers on what it will take to transform the workforce.

Minnesota Autism Multi-Media Gallery

Library of videos that explore the subject of understanding and living with ASD.

Parenting Advice from Zach Anner (Video)

As many parents know, raising a child with a disability can be challenging. Truth Bomb Mom Kristina Kuzmic sat down with good friend Zach Anner to get his top tips on preparing a child with a disability for the world.

For more from Zach check out The Official Fan Page of Zach Anner.

Useable Knowledge: The Brain Changing Power of Conversation

Feb 2018
For parents, daycare providers, and early educators, new research describes a simple and powerful way to build children’s brains: talk with them, early and often.

Understood : For Learning and Attention Issues

Parents want the best for their children. We do, too. For the first time ever, 15 nonprofit organizations have joined forces to support parents of the one in five children with learning and attention issues throughout their journey.

With the right support, parents can help children unlock their strengths and reach their full potential. With state-of-the-art technology, personalized resources, free daily access to experts, a secure online community, practical tips and more, Understood aims to be that support.