Supporting Children’s Emotional Training Wheels on Their Path to Autonomy

Moving from the familiar, what’s known, to the unfamiliar, what’s new and not yet known, involves change – resulting in growth. Growth is a constant battle of gain and loss – a kind of tug of war between losing what

This Spring, Co-Regulate with Nature

We could all use an extra dose of sunshine and fresh air to shake off the last remnants of winter and feel more like ourselves again! Being cooped up inside for too long can certainly take a toll on your

Big Feelings, Big Hearts: The Pros and Cons of Being a Highly Sensitive Parent

I recently shared with Good Housekeeping my thoughts on the pros and cons of being a highly sensitive parent. We so often talk about managing our own emotions before we can model and guide children through theirs that it can

Housman Learning Blog

Read the latest from Dr. Donna Housman and the Housman Learning Team

A begin to ECSEL School Story – Part IV: Effectively Communicating Our Own Feelings to Children
This Mental Health Awareness Month, Let’s Focus on Connection
A begin to ECSEL School Story – Part III: Turning Exclusion into Empathy
Absenteeism and Behavioral Issues Are Only a Few Effects of Emotional Dysregulation
A begin to ECSEL School Story – Part 2: Understanding Unkind Behaviors
Celebrating Emotional Intelligence Everyday
Bullying Prevention-- Shaping Empathy and Understanding
Preventing Bullying by Embracing Differences Through the Art of Storytelling
A begin to ECSEL School Story— Part 1: Dealing with Disappointment
Bringing in 2024 by Navigating the Path to Becoming our Better Selves Through Emotional Intelligence
The Holiday Season is Full of Feelings from Happy to Hurtful: Prepare Yourself for All Emotions the Season Brings
Building Emotional Intelligence through Play-Based Learning
The Art of Bibliotherapy: How Riley’s Really Big Worries Supports Children’s Emotional Development
The Power of Emotional Regulation and Problem-Solving Skills
The U.S. is Experiencing a Mental Health Crisis, Let’s Remember to Take Care of Ourselves
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