Socio-Emotional Learning

I saw the movie, Inside Out last week and was practically jumping out of my seat with exhilaration thinking about all of the teaching opportunities this movie brings forth.  I think my teenage sons...

My kids and I loved the Disney/Pixar movie, Inside Out! (Have you read my Inside Out movie review for foster/adoptive parents?) What makes the Inside Out movie a great tool in parenting is that it gives kids …

PlayDrMom shares some of her favorite activities to help kids learn about feelings.

I am excited to see the new Disney Pixar Movie Inside Out that will open in theaters on June 19! I think it looks very creative and super cute. Here are some FREE Activity Sheets & Coloring Pages! Click the images below for a high quality printable PDF file. Pin this post for later!  …

We all live, first and foremost, on the inside of our human bodies. But that doesn't mean that rich inner life we all have doesn't project itself outward into the everyday world. Quite the opposite: our emotional responses are hard to navigate at any age. Figuring out how and what you are physically feeling is particularly challenging when you're feeling things like rage, sadness, disgust, and confusion for the first time. Heck, this particular Smart Girl is 29-years-old and I still have a hard