I came across this article, How Inuit Parents Teach Kids to Control Their Anger awhile ago and I am just now getting around to reading it. I was impressed by Inuit families' approach to teaching anger management. Here are my takeaways:
Sesame Street has been on the forefront on providing content around social emotional learning, covering topics such as exploring emotions, getting along with others and solving problems. They have also created content for children dealing with issues related to covid-19. In the video, Belly Breathing with Rosita, Rosita shares her frustration with not being able to play with her friend Elmo. She teaches kids how to calm down by focusing on their breathing.
Also check out the following resources from Sesame Street:
In wellness we read The Color Monster: A Story About Emotions by Anna Llenas. We learned that we can sort our feelings into categories based on how they feel in our bodies.
I teach mindfulness using the MindUp curriculum. Developed by the Goldie Hawn (yes, that Goldie Hawn!) Foundation, MindUp is evidence-based and built upon four pillars: neuroscience, mindful awareness, positive psychology and social-emotional learning. We begin by learning about the brain and its three main parts:
This year in wellness we are delving into mindfulness. Mindfulness is the ability to be fully present; aware of where we are, what we are doing and how we are feeling; and not overly reactive or overwhelmed by what is going on around us. While mindfulness is something we all naturally possess, it is more readily available to us with practice. Research has proven that there are numerous benefits of regular mindfulness practices. For more on these benefits, check out: I will share more about mindfulness, including practices you can do with your child, in later blog posts.
Interested in learning how to practice deep breathing with your child? If so, check out Deep Breathing Exercises for Kids! It's a great resource with numerous deep breathing exercises and related craft projects. It also provides a kid-friendly review of the benefits of taking deep breaths.
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