Bring Social and Emotional Learning (SEL) into Your Home
When parents/guardians bring social and emotional learning into the home, children grow more confident, resilient, and connected.
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Download Free SEL Toolkits
Want to help your child manage stress, build confidence, and strengthen relationships? Our Parent/Guardian Toolkits—grounded in positive psychology—offer simple, practical activities you can do together at home.
Why SEL at Home Matters
When families reinforce SEL, the impact is lasting. Research shows:
Students perform 11% better academically—with even greater gains when SEL is practiced at home
Students with strong SEL skills are 60% less likely to face behavioral challenges in school
Students are 57% more likely to pursue higher education
By helping your child build SEL skills, you empower them to:
- Manage stress and anxiety
- Build confidence and resilience
- Strengthen family and peer relationships
- Communicate with empathy
- Thrive in school and beyond
Teen Leadership Opportunity
Do you have a child in high school? Our Student Advisory Board (SAB) is a national, virtual leadership program where teens grow as leaders, connect with peers across the country, and make a positive impact in their communities. Want to know when applications open?
SEL Resources for Parents and Guardians
Help Your Child Manage Anxiety in Youth Sports
A Parent’s Guide to The Wild Robot: Exploring Empathy and Resilience
3 Hands-On Activities to Make Financial Literacy Fun for Young People
Reading Rostam’s Picture-Day Pusteen With Your Child
Great After-School Conversation Starters
15 Phrases to Say to Your Child Instead of “Good Job!”
Self-Care Calendar
Progress Moments Jar
Mindfulness Scavenger Hunt
Kindness Bingo
Helping Your Child “Right Size” a Problem
