Presented by Deborah Farmer Kris, Child Development Expert, PBS Parenting Columnist, and Author of the All the Time picture book series

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You likely don’t need the leading pediatric organizations to officially declare the mental health crisis among kids a national emergency (but they have)—you are in the classroom with children every day. Concrete support from caring adults helps kids when they become overwhelmed by their own strong, uncomfortable feelings. While all human emotions can be normal and healthy, students who build emotional literacy skills are better equipped to learn in school, to deal with daily challenges, and to form healthy relationships with peers. Come learn more about the science of emotion and how educators can develop classroom routines and strategies that help kids name, normalize, and navigate big feelings.

This recorded edWebinar benefits teachers of PreK–6, school counselors, elementary school administrators, and teachers of students with special needs.

About the Presenter

Deborah Farmer Kris is a child development expert and parent educator. She serves as a columnist and consultant for PBS KIDS, and she writes for NPR’s MindShift and other national publications. Over the course of her career, Deborah has taught almost every grade K–12, served as a school administrator, directed leadership institutes, and presented to hundreds of parents and educators around the United States. Deborah and her husband live in Massachusetts with their two kids—who love to test every theory she’s ever had about child development. Mostly, she loves sharing nuggets of practical wisdom that can help kids and families thrive.

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