Healthy Mind, Healthy Body
Cultivating Mindfulness for Educators
In this article you’ll find an overview of mindfulness and practical strategies compiled by Alison Cohen, a certified mindfulness teacher and secondary school leadership and instructional coach, for bringing mindfulness…
Early Childhood Technical Assistance (ECTA) DASY COVID-19 Family Resources Interactive Infographic (PDF)
The Office of Special Education Programs (OSEP) within the U.S. Department of Education has designated the Early Childhood Technical Assistance Center (ECTA) as the national hub for information and resources…
Edutopia
Edutopia is dedicated to transforming kindergarten through 12th-grade (K-12) education so all students can thrive in their studies, careers, and adult lives. We are focused on practices and programs that…
Ellen Satter Institute: Helping Adults and Children be Joyful and Confident with Eating
Ellyn Satter is an internationally recognized authority on eating and feeding. Practical, warm and empowering, Satter integrates her 40 years of experience in helping adults be more positive, organized and…
First 5 California has launched a Kids Station
The online music service “Pandora.” This fun new – and free – station targets parents and features music to encourage learning and physical activity Research shows that 90% of a…
Find Support SAMSHSA
In May 2023 HHS launched a new website, FindSupport.gov, to help individuals navigate toward better behavioral health, such as how to ask for help, how to help others, and how to…
For Educators: Taking Care of Yourself, Tips for Educators in Building Resilience
“As an educator and caring grown-up in children’s lives, your work has deep value and meaning. It also, of course, has its challenges! The grace, care, and kindness that you…
For Kids With Special Needs, More Places To Play
Listen to or read this story on inspiration for an inclusive playground in Salinas, CA.
Frank Porter Graham Child Development Institute
The Professional Development Center at FPG (PDC@FPG) provides people and organizations with opportunities to expand capacity, knowledge, and skills in areas related to child development and learning. PDC offerings are…
Friendship Circle
Friendship Circle of Michigan is a non-profit organization that provides programs and support to the families of individuals with special needs. With over 75,000 visitors a month, the Friendship Circle…
Great Schools!: Building Character
Fueling your little curiosity machine. Here’s how nurturing your child’s curiosity helps them become a better learner. Why Teach Kids to Forgive? Aug 2017Peacemakers, poets, and researchers agree: forgiveness heals…
Greater Good: Supporting Learning and Well-Being During the Coronavirus Crisis
This area of the Greater Good website has a wealth of research-based “Practices for Educators and Parents” that support the learning and well-being of children, families and educators. A sample…