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How to Let Your Child Lead Holiday Traditions

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Social Emotional Learning

This month, we’re highlighting some of our most popular articles about social emotional development, an important part of learning that begins in infancy. At The Goddard School®, we focus on the whole child, nurturing social emotional growth alongside academic development to help children build the skills they need to thrive.

Social Emotional
Health & Wellness
Article

The Benefits of Outdoor Education in Preschool Curriculum

Explore how outdoor education enhances children's development. Benefits of nature-based learning for physical, mental, and social growth.

5 min read

Social Emotional
Article
Education

Why Social-Emotional Development Matters in Preschool

Understand why social-emotional learning is essential in preschool. How early SEL education builds foundation skills for life success.

4 min read

Social Emotional
Mental Health
Article

Screen Time for Toddlers & Preschoolers

Learn how much screen time is too much for toddlers and preschoolers. Explore guidance, healthy habits and practical tips from The Goddard School.

5 min read

Social Emotional
Education
Article

Nurturing Your Child’s Emotional Intelligence: Teaching Them To Understand & Manage Their Feelings

Discover why emotional intelligence is crucial for children's success. How to build EQ skills that last a lifetime.

3 min read

Social Emotional
Child Development
Article

Building a Bright Future: How STEM in Preschool Helps Your Child Grow

Discover how preschool STEM learning builds critical thinking, creativity and problem-solving skills to give your child a strong foundation for future success.

4 min read

Social Emotional
Parenting Tips
Article

How to Handle Aggression and Power Struggles Constructively

Learn why children struggle with big emotions and how to guide them through aggression and power struggles with empathy and constructive strategies.

4 min read

Social Emotional
Parenting Tips
Article

Big Feelings, Little Bodies: Building Emotional Vocabulary

Ages 0–5 are full of growth and big feelings. Learn simple ways to help your child understand emotions and body signals from the very start.

3 min read

Social Emotional
Video
Education

Understanding Social-Emotional Learning

Discover the importance of social-emotional learning in early childhood. How SEL builds emotional intelligence and life skills.

1 min read

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QUICK TIPS

Make Mornings More Manageable

Bite-sized advice for busy families.

OOTD

Lay out clothes the night before so everyone is ready to get dressed without the morning scramble!
MEAL PREP

Pack lunches the night before and enjoy one less thing to worry about in the morning!
TIME CHECK

Use a visual timer to help little ones understand how much time they have before it's time to go!
CONSISTENCY IS KEY

Stick to a predictable routine for waking up, eating, brushing teeth and getting dressed!

Webinars & Events

Webinar: Building Your Village

Looking for your village? Dr. Lauren Loquasto and Michelle Kennedy, founder of Peanut, explore how parents can find and build their modern-day village.

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Goddard Family Appreciation Week

November 9-13 is Goddard Family Appreciation Week! Goddard Schools will host daily activities that celebrate the incredible community we've built together.

Family Appreciation Week Giveaways!

Make sure you’re following us on Instagram to enter some incredible giveaways from brands like Coterie, Little Spoon and Goldfish Swim School!

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MEET OUT AUTHORS

Featured Contributors

Explore the latest parenting tips, child development insights and expert advice from The Goddard School’s trusted team. The Goddard Village brings together childhood development specialists, pediatricians, psychologists, educators and researchers to provide guidance for every age and stage.

Dr. Lauren Loquasto, SVP & Chief Academic Officer, brings more than 20 years of experience in early childhood education, curriculum development and research-based innovation to advance the educational experience across our schools.

Gift Guide for Everyone in Your Family

Understanding Social-Emotional Learning

What Is Inquiry-Based Learning?

Rorie Wells Ellerson, M.A., CPSI, is Goddard’s Learning Environments Manager, bringing expertise in inquiry-based learning and outdoor play to create engaging, enriching environments that inspire children’s curiosity, exploration and development.

Outdoor Play in Cold Weather

Keep Outdoor Play Simple

Outdoor Play: Preschool Activities

Maria Shaheen is Senior Director of Education Research & Innovation at Goddard Systems, bringing expertise in educational research, curriculum innovation and literacy to support meaningful learning experiences for children and educators.