Dr. Housman in Fox News – Family outrage: Divorced mom is devastated
A Boston-area child psychologist said that when it comes to co-parenting during the holidays, the children’s thoughts and feelings should be the focus for parents.
Housman Learning, Ellis Early Learning partner
To center emotional intelligence in early childhood ed BOSTON (Nov. 16, 2022) — Recognizing that emotional competence is foundational to learning, Ellis Early Learning today announced that it has partnered with Housman Learning to implement the begin to ECSEL (Emotional, Cognitive and Social Early Learning) Educator Training Program in the Ellis community. Ellis will be […]
Dr. Housman Launches Children’s Book Series Focused on Mental Health
BOSTON, Mass.–Dr. Donna Housman has launched the first two books in her children’s book series that supports young children’s mental health by helping them address and process difficult emotions through storytelling. The ECSELent Adventures series features fun, relatable, and diverse animal characters who experience various life challenges, such as loss and exclusion, as a way […]
Housman Learning and Ellis Early Learning Partner to Place Emotional Intelligence at Heart of Early Childhood Education
BOSTON (Nov. 16, 2022) – Recognizing that emotional competence is foundational to learning, Ellis Early Learning today announced that it has partnered with Housman Learning to implement the begin to ECSEL(Emotional, Cognitive and Social Early Learning) Educator Training Program in the Ellis community. Ellis will be the Lab School for Housman Learning, where the efficacy of the program and impact […]
A World of Difference: Helping Children Embrace Differences and Learn Empathy
“No one is born hating another person because of the color of his skin, or his background, or his religion. People must learn to hate, and if they can learn to hate, they can be taught to love, for love comes more naturally to the human heart than its opposite.” —Nelson Mandela
7 Tips for Helping Children Manage Stress – Stress Awareness Day
BOSTON, Mass.–In recognition of National Stress Awareness Day on Nov. 2, Housman Learning is offering caregivers and educators 7 tips on how to help young children manage their stress, anxiety and constructively express and deal with emotions.
New Storybook Helps Children Cope with Loss and Grief
BOSTON, Sept. 20, 2022 — Dr. Donna Housman, founder of Housman Learning, announced the release of her debut children’s book, “Gilly and the Garden,” for children ages 4 through 7 and intended to help them cope with loss and death.
Building a Relational Partnership: The Essential Home-School Bridge
It is that time of year—another start to a brand new school year filled with little fresh faces. They are coming, with their lunch boxes and backpacks filled to the brim with curiosity, questions, and big emotions … and they are not coming alone. Riding along on this most important journey are their parents. As […]
Dr. Housman in WCVB Channel 5 Boston – Back to School Mental Health Tips
BOSTON — Dr. Donna Housman, of the Housman Learning, offers advice on how adults can be proactive and more attuned to the emotional needs of children. Watch the full recording on WCVB Channel 5 Boston: “What parents, teachers can expect as kids head back to school in Year 3 of pandemic”.
7 Back-to-School Mental Health Tips
Boston, Mass.–With parents, students and educators getting ready for a year-three pandemic school year, Housman Learning is providing tips to help parents, students and educators manage their mental health and cope with increased stress and anxiety.
Let’s Just Play! Dr. Housman in Exchange Magazine
Imaginative and creative play is important for every child. Having fun exploring and discovering their world whether indoors or outdoors is essential in developing the foundation for social, emotional, and cognitive skills.
New Study! The Positive Impact of begin to ECSEL on Children’s Learning
“When children are better able to manage intense emotions, including stress and anxiety, their brain’s resources are better able to perform important executive function skills such as listening, concentrating, and problem-solving—all essential for learning.” ~ Dr. Donna Housman
Ask Dr. Donna -Helping Children Talk About Their Emotions
Dear Dr. Donna, How can I get my daughter to talk about her emotions? It is always a challenge when we know our children are experiencing big emotions and they don’t have the knowledge or tools to appropriately express them or are reluctant to talk to us about how they are feeling. How do we […]
Pandemic babies are behind. Years of stress, isolation have affected their brain development-Dr. Housman in USA Today
In ideal scenarios, the adults are emotionally and physically available for the child at all times. They are responsive to their kid’s needs, helping them regulate their emotions and understand the myriad stimuli they’re taking in…But for many parents, doing that became all but impossible once the pandemic hit…” A new and important article […]
ASK Dr. Donna-Changing the Legacy of Avoiding Emotions: Freeing Children to Feel
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ASK Dr. Donna-Helping children deal with failure (of expectations)
Dear Dr. Donna, Our 9-year-old son is academically gifted and a talented athlete. As a result of his success in the classroom and on the baseball field, we find that when things get tough or he is faced with failure, he struggles to maintain his composure and persevere. He is his own worst critic. We […]