When we think of psychology, we tend to think of mental illness – such as trying to understand why some people become depressed, or what happens after a trauma.

We often talk about how educators can effectively communicate with their students. But for most K-12 teachers, it’s just as challenging – sometimes even more so – to communicate with their students’ parents. This is especially true when parents are...

Teaching high school can be a joy and a challenge. It’s common for kids this age to face difficulties with their mental health like depression and anxiety. They might also be dealing with added pressures in their lives, including at home, at school,...

Empathy is one of the most important SEL (social-emotional learning) skills that you can help your students develop. When you foster a strong sense of empathy in your classroom, you help support each individual student as well as your classroom...

It’s never too early to start teaching children to be kind. Not only does kindness contribute to a happier and more connected society, it also has many other benefits, including: