Regulation is all about connection! Not only does it help us connect with ourselves and our emotions, it nurtures children’s capacity to regulate themselves, through modelling But what exactly is self-regulation & how do we practice it? #MindfulnessMonday heartmindonline.org/resources/regu…

If you are an educator or caregiver, you may be feeling burned out as the summer break approaches. Paying attention to the present moment can be a way to calm your mind and alleviate stress. Try our 4 Practices for Presence & Peace, Inspired by Neuroscientist Adele Diamond

This #MindfulnessMonday, why not practice some mindful acceptance and expand your self awareness? This R.A.I.N practice has been developed by Rick Hanson from an approach initially explored by Michelle McDonald and Tara Brach. Read the full article here: rickhanson.net/let-it-recogni…

Let's explore joy! Are joy and happiness the same thing? Can you feel joy even in moments of sorrow? This week's Science of Happiness podcast at greatergood.berkeley.edu/podcasts/item/… got us thinking about ways to cultivate joy in our daily lives. heartmindonline.org/resources/3-wa…

Upcoming LIVE webinar for Healthcare Professionals: Addressing Refugee Child and Youth Mental Health Children's Healthcare Canada June 28 at 11am ET with Dr. Maisha Syeda, Ph.D., C.Psych. Register now at childrenshealthcarecanada.zoom.us/webinar/regist…

Urgent Appeal: Help us raise funds to continue our work as a Canadian leader in SEL for youth. Every dollar you donate will be matched by our staff and board, up to $30,000. Please donate by July 1 to help ensure our future: canadahelps.org/en/charities/d… youtube.com/watch?v=hEpDDe…

5 Neurodivergent-inclusive ideas for a stress-free summer break! Check out our infographic for some tips to make summer easier to handle and more fun for everyone. Read the full article from The Child Mind Institute at childmind.org/article/strate…

The benefits of reading together go far beyond learning to read! In the article childmind.org/article/why-is… Child Mind Institute explores additional benefits of reading to your child. For more resources on the benefits of reading, plus book lists check out heartmindonline.org

How do your donations help? A monthly donation of just $25 reaches 114 children and youth annually. Take a look at just some of our recent feedback to see the impact of our work in action! Donate today and help us continue to make a difference: canadahelps.org/en/charities/d…

Laughter truly IS the best medicine! And now there's research to back it up 😆 Read the full article at greatergood.berkeley.edu/article/item/f… to discover 4 great ways that having regular laughs supports both physical and mental health!

Our warmest wishes to His Holiness the Dalai Lama on His 88th Birthday! You can watch the celebration live at dalailama.com/live and watch the birthday message at dalailama.com/videos/88th-bi…

Having healthy boundaries is key for preserving your mental & emotional health, but boundaries in relationships can seem confusing and hard to define at times, since they're invisible, abstract & change over time. Read the full Psychology Today article psychologytoday.com/ca/blog/the-ad…

Are you travelling with kids this summer? Research has shown that travelling with kids can improve family bonding and communication. But travelling with kids isn't easy! Check out this post by Dr. Cara Goodwin for some tried & tested recommendations: parentingtranslator.substack.com/p/traveling-wi…

Today we are honoured to be at day 2 of A Joyous Celebration of Ideas, the Arts, Science, and Efforts to Make the World a Better Place, with presentations from Dr. Gabor Maté, Adele Diamond, PhD, FRSC, Thupten Jinpa & many more!

It is not uncommon for middle schoolers to experience their emotions very intensely. Take a look at our infographic or check out the Youtube Video by the Child Mind Institute at youtube.com/watch?v=cnODLS… for more

Lovely to connect on day 3 of the conference with long time DLC friends, Maria LeRose, former DLC Program Director, and  Pippa Rowcliffe, Deputy Representative, Office of the Representative for Children and Youth

Yesterday a fantastic group of teens from Orange County School of Arts got the crowd up from our chairs and into the groove on Day 3 of A Joyous Celebration of Ideas, the Arts, Science, and Efforts to Make the World a Better Place!

New Indigenous Teaching Book Resource for Caregivers & Educators! 📚🧡 Read the full 'Be A Good Ancestor' activity guide at heartmindonline.org/resources/be-a…

The folks at Harvard Professional Development Programs recently shared some great ideas to make summer learning playful and fun, which can easily be adapted for kids of all ages! Take a look at our infographic or read the full article at gse.harvard.edu/ideas/usable-k…

A school in Scotland has turned a boring corridor into a tinkering space for kids to set their curiosity and imagination free! Teachers observe children's interests to help inform their lesson plans in new and engaging ways. youtu.be/4mtNacP9xJQ