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Even now, three years after the start of the COVID shutdowns, it is evident that the pandemic has had a significant impact on students’ social-emotional well-being. Many students have experienced increased stress, anxiety, and feelings of isolation. Additionally, disruptions to daily routines and social support systems during the shutdown also contributed to these challenges. More…

Many students returned to school following the pandemic with higher stress and anxiety levels than ever before. Additionally, the time spent away from peers during the shutdowns lowered their social-emotional skills. While there are many factors in our students’ lives that we cannot control, we can utilize strategies and routines that help students “arrive” in…

It is the third week of January, which means for many of us, the energy with which we tackled our New Year’s resolutions may be waning. By now, you might find yourself white-knuckling through your commitment to your newly set goals, or perhaps you’ve already given up the ghost. But before you beat yourself up…

If you google “hygge,” you will be bombarded with images of fireplaces, cups of tea, and adorable little cottages in the snow. On Instagram alone, there are over 8 million posts that include the hashtag ‘hygge’– most of which would lead you to believe that in order to “hygge,” you need a carefully curated home…

Many students are struggling to connect with one another, and as a result, more and more school districts are reporting an increase in behavioral challenges. Now, more than ever, students need a place where they feel they belong and guidance to deepen their social-emotional learning. With all they are already tasked to do, many educators…