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URSTRONG Schools around the world enhance the social-emotional wellbeing of kids through friendship skills. Tweets by Dana, Founder & Friendship Expert #SEL

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Friendship expert DANA KERFORD shares concrete tips for helping your child develop their friendship muscle. familytimes.co.nz/teach-your…

Teach your child ‘ninja-style’ friendship tricks - Family Times

Friendship expert Dana Kerford shares tips on how to help your child make friends.

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Check out this article: cnn.com/2024/09/26/health/ki…

Parents ‘should be seen and not heard’ when it comes to kids and their friendships | CNN

Parents shouldn’t intervene too much in their kids’ social life, says one of the experts behind a recent national Mott Poll about parental views on kids’ friendships.

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15 years of empowering kids with friendship skills! urstrong.com/15-years-of-urs…

15 Years of URSTRONG's Friendship Skills Curriculum in Schools | URSTRONG

January 2024 – This year marks a huge milestone for URSTRONG - 15 years of empowering children with friendship skills. URSTRONG first launched its flagship ...

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A beautiful article on "The power of resonance" in Wellbeing Magazine! wellbeing.com.au/mind-spirit…

The power of resonance - WellBeing Magazine

By understanding resonance we can be more aware of how inner and outer energies influence us and be better captains of our own ships.

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Friendship research is getting an update – and that's key for dealing with the loneliness epidemic theconversation.com/friendsh… via @ConversationUS

Friendship research is getting an update – and that’s key for dealing with the loneliness epidemic

Psychology researchers have focused on the idea that people form friendships with those who are similar, familiar and nearby. But how do individual people pick those who will become their friends?

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Asking for help is an act of service. Don't deny the people who love you the honor of being there to support you.
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Executive function remains one of the most reliable predictors of success in academics—and in life. Here's the research on what it is, and how to cultivate it. ✈️
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"Teaching is ultimately an act of hope. Every time I teach a lesson, I hope it will inspire learning. Every time I intervene with a struggling student, I hope it will change the trajectory of their path. The temptation to fall into cynicism is alive and well in education. However, hope is a choice I make every day." —Rachel Jorgensen, Educator

ALT "Teaching is ultimately an act of hope. Every time I teach a lesson, I hope it will inspire learning. Every time I intervene with a struggling student, I hope it will change the trajectory of their path. The temptation to fall into cynicism is alive and well in education. However, hope is a choice I make every day." —Rachel Jorgensen, Educator

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A sign of emotional intelligence is moving from “You made me feel” to “This is how I reacted.” Our emotions aren’t caused by other people’s actions. They’re shaped by our interpretations. Blaming others gives them power over our feelings. Taking responsibility empowers us.
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I’ve been thinking about this as the new school year approaches. Do we say we value collaboration but then celebrate individuals? Instead of Teacher of the Month, how about Team of the Month? Thoughts? #education #k12 #pauseponderpersist
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When kids are deprived of play, their mental health suffers. Over the past 50 years, the time kids spend playing outside and inside has plummeted. They're missing opportunities to bond, build self-control, be creative, and feel joy. Free play is a key to happiness and growth.
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Takeaway from today’s talk: When we think about emotion regulation, we jump to strategies that require time & planning like biking or gardening. But regulation often starts w/ strategies like breathing to deactivate & reframing to shift our thoughts, which help in the moment.
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On modeling self-regulation through tone of voice: “The sweet spot is calm, neutral, assertive, and the teachers who get the best responses from kids are the ones that have mastered that the best," says Cynthia Robinson-Rivers of Van Ness Elementary in Washington, DC.

Demonstrating Self-Regulation With Tone of Voice

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"When I like the teacher, I want to do their work. And I'll be like, 'I can learn this.'" Students who feel safe and supported by adults at school are better able to learn, research shows. #HowLearningHappens

The Power of Relationships in Schools

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It’s not about teachers remembering their why. It’s about leaders helping to remove the barriers so that teachers can access their why. – Erika Garcia, Principal

ALT It’s not about teachers remembering their why. It’s about leaders helping to remove the barriers so that teachers can access their why. – Erika Garcia, Principal

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“This is a better world than it was before, but people don’t believe it.” Martin Seligman talking about how our world is a better place! @IPPAnet #IPPAWorldCongress
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Does this count as a selfie with Dr Barbara Fredrickson? #IPPAWorldCongress
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How special to hear from Barbara Frederickson and her team! The research is clear that when we feel a sense of safety & belonging, we experience more positivity resonance! And, of course, these moments of connection improve our health & wellbeing. #IPPAWorldCongress
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Tyson and I are excited to present our research on kids’ friendships today at 2pm at #IPPAWorldCongress! @IPPAnet #urstrongschools
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Learning the key differences between thriving, flourishing, & wellbeing from Tyler VanderWeele & @drtimlomas from Harvard! #IPPAWorldCongress @IPPAnet
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