When it comes to kids who like computers, video games, and robots, classroom material can be a little dry. But helping tech-loving kids settle into class tim...

At the beginning of each Mind Yeti session, you’ll hear the audio guide ask kids to “…find your Yeti body.” But what does this mean, exactly? How are kids su...

Mindfulness has the potential to empower students and teachers to deal with strong emotions in a clear-minded and calm manner. When done with fidelity, mindf...

Social-emotional learning (SEL) is a hot topic in education these days. Committee for Children (Mind Yeti’s parent organization) has served as a leader in th...

Last week, Committee for Children had the privilege of attending SXSWedu in Austin, TX. The annual conference draws over 10,000 educators, academics, and pro...

In today’s political climate, it seems we are more divided than ever. Our differences of opinion can lead to heated, and sometimes hurtful, interactions in p...

How do you handle stress? Do you go for a walk? Take a hot shower? Read a book? As adults, we know when our stress levels are on the rise, and we look for va...

In my work with special needs children, I’ve found that many children struggle to talk about their emotions. I’m an occupational therapist, and I own a small...

Having worked in the bullying prevention field for over a decade and as a co-author of Committee for Children’s Bullying Prevention Unit, I know that bullyin...

I will never forget the first 10 minutes of my first day of teaching. There is nothing quite like the feeling of looking out at 48 sets of eyes staring at yo...