At no other time in history have so many great minds turned their attention to the emotional, intellectual and spiritual development of our children and teens? Which is a very good thing. Today’s youth are tomorrow’s leaders, innovators, builders and creative thinkers. Our investment now in helping them realise their full potential in order to thrive and rise up to life’s many challenges is also an investment in the future. Which is why we’re so delighted to help spread the word about Young Minds, a wonderful new initiative from the producers of the hugely popular Happiness & Its Causes and Mind & Its Potential conference series. Win a Gold Pass worth over $1500! Read full article
From the bestselling author, Academy Award-winning actress and founder of the Hawn Foundation, a practical guide for parents to help children cope with stress, improve concentration and lead happier lives. Goldie Hawn offers parents a practical guide for helping their children to learn better and live more happily. Based on the MindUP programme, supported by the Hawn Foundation, 10 Mindful Minutes outlines short, practical exercises for parents and children - taking less than 10 minutes - to help young children and teenagers. Read full article
An open letter via video from parent of three boys, emotional intelligence expert and parenting publisher Yvette Vignando - asking for Australian Prime Minister Julia Gillard and Minister for Education Peter Garrett to take action on including a quality social and emotional learning program in the Australian National Curriculum. Read full article
A content-rich podcast on the connections between emotional intelligence in children and academic success. Children with stronger social and emotional skills do better academically and socially. Professor Cohen defines "social and emotional learning" and shares the important research on character education and emotional intelligence education. This recording is a "must listen" for every parent and teacher. Read full article
