The Importance of Service: Going Beyond Virtue Signaling
When it comes to giving back, there is something beautiful and powerful about the concept of "paying it forward." It has the power to...
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Brittney-Nichole Connor-Savarda
Jun 1, 20232 min read
Why Play Matters: The Power of Creativity and Social Skills
As adults, we often forget the importance of play. Play is not just for children, but a powerful tool used to foster creativity, develop...
Brittney-Nichole Connor-Savarda
Mar 1, 20232 min read
The Art of Holding Space for Others
Have you ever had someone just listen to you without offering advice or judgment? It can be an incredibly healing experience. This...
Brittney-Nichole Connor-Savarda
Feb 1, 20233 min read
How to Set Your Child Up for Emotional Success and Well-being
As a parent, you want your children to be happy and successful in life. But what does it really take to set your child(ren) up for...
Brittney-Nichole Connor-Savarda
Feb 1, 20232 min read
Empowering Teens to Navigate Their Virtual Social World
The digital world has opened up a wealth of opportunities for teens to explore, connect and build meaningful relationships. But...
Brittney-Nichole Connor-Savarda
Jan 1, 20234 min read
Name-calling: A Sign of Low Emotional Intelligence
It's easy to be dismissive and judgmental when you don't understand someone else's perspective. But when we do this, it's a sign that our...
Brittney-Nichole Connor-Savarda
Dec 1, 20222 min read
How to Survive Holiday Visits with In-Laws You Can't Stand
The holidays are a time for family, friends, and lots of good food. But if you don't get along with your in-laws, the holiday season can...
Brittney-Nichole Connor-Savarda
Dec 1, 20222 min read
4 Tips to Help Children/Teens Build Meaningful Relationships Beyond Social Media
Healthy relationships, particularly friendships, are essential to a child or teen's life. But what happens when those relationships are...
Brittney-Nichole Connor-Savarda
Oct 1, 20225 min read
Understanding and Addressing Adult Bullying
As a society, we have sorely neglected to support the skills needed to mature emotionally and effectively address the root causes of...
Brenda Florida
Sep 1, 20223 min read
How an Emotional Intelligence Deficiency Prevents Us from Being Effective Communicators
The foundation of effective communication is first in understanding ourselves and, second, in knowing and empathizing with the person or...
Iqbal Ahmad
Jul 1, 20223 min read
How Can SEL Be Taught Through Remote Learning?
Given that Social and Emotional Learning (SEL) is a relatively new social and academic debate, it’s fair to say that the timing of an...
Doni Landefeld, Ph.D.
Jul 1, 20224 min read
What Mr. Rogers Can Teach Us About Empathy and Why It Matters
Your spouse regularly lashes out, frustrated over the temperature at home, and you engage in ongoing thermostat wars. At work, a project...
Brittney-Nichole Connor-Savarda
Jul 1, 20224 min read
Why Do We Care What Other People Think?
As much as we may tell ourselves that we don’t care what other people think about us, that is not the truth for many of us. We may not...
Dr. Hope Umansky
Jul 1, 20222 min read
How Social Awareness Helps Us to Be More Open-minded
What is social awareness? Social awareness is one’s ability to take into consideration the perspectives of other individuals, groups, or...
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