Self-management is one of the most powerful skills you can teach kids when it comes to building emotional wellness skills that last a lifetime.

Responsible decision-making happens at home, at school, and at hobbies, so it's valuable for kids to start practicing early.

Relationship skills, such as communication, teamwork, leadership, cultural competency, and the ability to solve problems in diverse settings are increasingly valuable 21st century skills.

When kids are faced with conflict, they often don't know how to react. To help your child better understand the why and how behind the conflict, you can use characters that they know well and admire.

Here are the HeyKiddo™ team's favorite TED Talks to watch with your child this weekend.

Kids can't succeed in school without succeeding in life. Building resilience and coping skills means making social emotional learning as important as academic achievement.

It is important to let our children know that it is normal and valid to experience feelings of grief when encountering a loss.

As fun as the stork folk tale can be, this approach is not effective for broaching the topic of sex education with your child. A direct, open, and transparent approach to sex education is always best. 

Early intervention — it’s a common phrase in the education world, but what is it exactly and how can you ensure your students have access to it when necessary?

In 2020, children between 5 and 11 years old saw a 24% increase in mental health-related emergency room visits, while 12-17-year-olds saw an increase of over 30%. Early intervention —from suicide prevention all the way down to social-emotional skill building— is an excellent way to support child health before the breaking point. 

SEL is a hot topic in education today — from young children all the way through adolescents. But just adding the phrase to your curriculum book doesn't do much.

As time goes on, we're continuing to learn about the importance of strong social and emotional skills for children.

Children can develop the same mental health conditions as adults, but their symptoms may be different.

We can gain awareness, share accurate information, set news consumption limits, check-in with family and friends, and extend a helping hand however we can.

The threats of climate change can be upsetting to children. Here’s how to ease their fears with empowering solutions.

Talking about bullying with your child never feels good, but it's important to keep lines of communication open.

We live in an age where there is rapid and constant change in levels of respect, advocacy, and understanding regarding the expression of gender and sexual identities.