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Executive Function 101 e-Book [downloadable]

Each of us navigates daily life — learning, work, recreation and relationships — thanks to intrinsic skills called executive functions. Read more >>

Bullying and Youth with Disabilities and Special Health Needs

Children with disabilities—such as physical, developmental, intellectual, emotional, and sensory disabilities—are at an increased risk of being bullied. Any number of factors— physical vulnerability, social skill challenges, or intolerant environments—may increase the risk. Research suggests that some children with disabilities Read more >>

How Teens Deal with Stress May Affect Their Long-Term Health

Most teens get stressed out by their families from time to time, but whether they bottle those emotions up or put a positive spin on things may affect certain processes in the body, including blood pressure and how immune cells Read more >>

Heavy Screen Time May Cause Premature Changes In Brain Structure Among Kids

Children who spend more than seven hours a day of screen time may experience premature thinning of the part of the brain that processes sensory information. The data comes from a $300 million research funded by the National Institutes of Read more >>

Boys Need Better Access to Mental Health Care. Why Aren’t They Getting It?

Mental health has become a crisis among America’s youth, and experts say the unique challenges and needs of young men are not receiving enough attention. Read more >>

Gay, Lesbian & Straight Education Network [web resource] [downloadable]

GLSEN (pronounced “glisten”) stands for the Gay, Lesbian & Straight Education Network, a national education organization working to create safe schools for all students. Read more >>

Bullying Resources from the California State Department of Education [downloadable]

These frequently asked questions about bullying are extracted from key concepts presented in the California Department of Education’s publication titled Bullying at School (PDF). They are easy to adapt and provide information for educators, students, families, and community safety partners who Read more >>

How to Overcome Social Anxiety

Fifteen million Americans suffer from a diagnosable form of social anxiety, and millions more suffer from less severe but related phobias. Anxiety can be debilitating for people when it starts to undermine their daily lives. Ellen Hendriksen is a clinical Read more >>

Helping Kids with Executive Functioning Issues Manage Behavior [presentation]

An important aspect of developing Executive Functioning (EF) skills is the ability to manage oneself and one’s behavior. This session covers EF and the relationship of the mind and body in developing self-awareness. Learn strategies to increase self-monitoring and self-regulation Read more >>

How to Build a Trauma-Sensitive Classroom Where All Learners Feel Safe

Patricia Jennings, associate professor at the University of Virginia and author of the new book The Trauma-Sensitive Classroom, says that childhood trauma can have severe immediate and long-term consequences for students’ cognitive, social and emotional development. Read more >>

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