Social Emotional learning (SEL) is a critical part of a child's education that has gained increasing attention in recent years. SEL is the process through which children and adults learn to understand and manage emotions, set and achieve positive goals, feel and show empathy for others, establish and maintain positive relationships, and make responsible decisions. Today, we will explore what Social Emotional Learning is and why it matters.
Though most of us -adults included- aren’t likely to give up our screens permanently, we can be more purposeful about how we use them. Screen time isn’t all bad, but it can get out of hand easily. It’s important for kids to develop healthy boundaries with their devices rather than falling prey to the lure of all-consuming screen time.
Staying on track with fitness goals can be tough! According to Forbes, around half of Americans set a New Year’s Resolution at the turn of the year, and approximately 80% of those people give up on their resolutions by February. However, you don’t have to be in the 80% if you don’t want to be. Understanding why people quit and what you can do to stay on track with your fitness goals will help.
Even though we live in New Orleans, winter weather here can get pretty cold! I’ve had many northern friends scoff at the idea of being cold here only to visit learn what “humid cold” is all about. Shivering, they complain that the cold has gotten through their clothes even though they’re bundled up. It’s a bit mind-boggling to visit a place that rarely sees below-freezing temps and dress like you’re going out in the snow. But as all the locals know: staying warm in humid cold weather is tougher than it seems!
Can something as simple as spending time in nature improve your mental health? The short answer is: Yes.
This isn’t exactly new information, but it’s something that we frequently forget. Life gets busy, and it’s tough to focus on the little things that contribute to good mental health. When our day-to-day routines become more entrenched, we can forget the simple steps to good health. Let’s break some of those habits and get back to the basics.
