Nurturing the Seed of Infinite Potentialities in Every Child
– ARTICLES –
Fun Facts
Healthy Guilt vs. Shame
Although guilt and shame share similar characteristics, they are distinct emotions. We explore the differences between each emotion
to ensure that ...
By Sian Day
Class Notes
Pockets of Peace
Educators are usually deeply passionate about children’s development and their overall well-being. Sadly, if they are not given time for self-care to get recharged ...
By Deinma Iruenabere
Do the Research
Unleashing the Power Within: Cultivating Self-Empathy in Children's Emotional Growth
Discover the power of empathy for the self and its impact on children's emotional development. This article explores how empathy evolved during different developmental periods ...
By Zainab Haseeb
Put into Practice
Empathy for the Self: A Practical Guide for Caregivers and Educators
Did you know that practicing self-care helps us promote kindness and empathy towards others as well? So, what are some ways you can practice empathy for yourself? ...
By Joy Chang
At Home
When Parents Spill the Yogurt
Parents know how important it is to create a safe space for children to fail and make mistakes. So why is it so hard to create space for our own failures? ...
By Peter Wong
Me Today
Self-Care or Selfish?
In a world filled with high demands and deadlines for young people, it's crucial to pause and reflect on the importance of self-care. We spoke to youth to learn more about their unique approaches ...
By Maya Awad
SEDI Lab
Through the Eyes of a Research Assistant
A recent University of Toronto graduate aspiring to pursue a career in psychotherapy shares her experience working at a psychology research lab ...
By Maya Awad
Book Club
Growing our Social-emotional
Awareness with Good Reads
We are constantly learning about our emotions and of others, so check out this month’s Book Club to find out our recommendations on great reads for all age groups ...
By José Chacón
Try it Out!
L.O.V.E Yourself
You can express kindness through acts of self-care such as understanding your own capacities, acknowledging your limitations with gentleness, and applying the same strategies you use to comfort ...
By Joy Chang
Mindful Me
My Awesome Selfie! Introducing Self-Compassion to Children
A quick and easy art activity to teach children empathy for themselves! ...
By Chanel Tsang
Fun Facts
Bonus Facts
About Feelings
Crossword for Kids!
A number of studies suggest that fear is the most risky emotion for toddlers, as increased exposure to situations which produce persistent fear and chronic anxiety can largely disrupt ...
Here are some fun facts about social-emotional
regulation in animals.
By Bisma Ali
Class Notes
How Can We Support Children's Emotional Health?
“It’s so hot out today!”
“I think it’s supposed to rain later.”
“What’s the weather like tomorrow?”
...
By Chanel Tsang & Hagar Saleh
Do the Research
How Regulating Emotions Can Lead to a Kinder Community
What is emotion regulation? How might it help to create a kinder society? This article provides insights on our research on emotion regulation and ...
By Dr. Melis Yavuz-Müren
Put into Practice
How to Promote Emotion Regulation?
Teaching children healthy ways to regulate their emotions starts with teaching them about emotions — what they are, how they feel, and why we feel them ...
By Dr. Ruthie Speidel
Me Today
Growing Up, Figuring Stress Out
Stress is a natural part of a person’s everyday life, no matter how young or old you are. We spoke to youth between the ages of 11 and 14 about what causes them stress in their everyday life ...
By Hagar Saleh
SEDI Lab
Introducing The Kindness Hall of Fame
SEDI Lab’s Kindness Hall of Fame celebrates the people of all ages and walks of life who keep kindness going in our communities. Help us shine a spotlight on the everyday kindness of friends ...
By Mikayla Hamilton
Book Club
Learning About Emotions
through Books
Let´s read!
By Samira Karimova & Isabella Vreux
Try it Out!
Emotion Regulation Activities
to Try this Week
There are many strategies we can use to support children’s (and our own!) emotion regulation. Try out one of the activities ...
By Dr. Ruthie Speidel
Mindful Me
How Do You Find Your Calm?
Children have unique ways of finding their calm. For some, it's about resetting and escaping their surroundings to find inner peace ...
By Samira Karimova
Do the Research
Empathy for Others
What is empathy? How do I make sure my child grows up to be a kind person? Read on to find out why empathy for others is an important part of a child’s development.
By Dr. Melis Yavuz-Müren
Class Notes
The Platinum Rule!
Educators are teaching and working in unprecedented circumstances, finding creative ways to support their students’ learning, and just as importantly, their mental health and well-being.
By Kay Sharma-Lopes
Fun Facts
Empathy and Kindness
Listed below are some quick facts about kindness and empathy. How many of these facts did you know?
By Bisma Ali
Bonus Facts
Activity Page for Kids
Here are some fun facts about kindness and empathy in animals! Feel free to share these with your child and ask them "Which one did you find the most interesting?"
Put into Practice
How to promote Empathy for Others?
Empathy for others is an important part of children’s development, but how do we teach it?
By Dr. Ruthie Speidel
At Home
Empathy for Others:
How I Nurture it in My Child
Soccer, siblings, online school… with busy schedules
and so many changes happening, how can parents and caregivers find the time to teach children kindness and empathy?
By Pochuen Kwok
Me Today
The Psychological Performance
of Empathy in Adolescents
How has the pandemic impacted teenagers‘ emotional and mental health? What does empathy for others look like for them? Seventeen-year-old Naomi Lawrence shares her thoughts on how she sees empathy within her friends and family.
By Naomi Lawrence
SEDI Lab
Social-Emotional Development Through Art Workshop
The PIP O. Project introduced a new art workshop program for children and adolescents: the PIP O. Wonder Lab. These interactive sessions are a new way to share evidence-based strategies to promote social-emotional development.
By Bisma Ali
Book Club
Learning About Emotions
through Books
Reading together with your child is a wonderful way to connect. Stories let us see things from different points of view, read how characters are affected by others’ words and actions, ...
By Ruthie Speidel
Try it Out!
Loving Kindness
Loving Kindness Meditation is a practice that comes from Buddhism. Its intention is to cultivate an attitude of benevolence and goodwill towards ourself and others by repeating short phrases like: “may you be happy” and “may you be healthy”
By Chanel Tsang
