The Life is Good Playmaker Project

Join @ECEWebinars and @LiGPlaymakers at 2 p.m. on Thursday, March 23 for their webinar, "The Healing Power of Play and Optimism," to learn about harnessing the power of play. 🌐Learn more and register: tryingtogether.org/event/the-heal…

An incredible conference with an amazing group of educators! Thanks for having us, @MAAEYC @maaeyc_

NEW FREE webinar! The healing power of #PLAY & #OPTIMISM presented by Steve Gross, MSW and our new partner @LiGPlaymakers- mailchi.mp/earlychildhood… #ACES #Earlychildhoodeducation #ece #earlychildhood #traumainformedcare #SEL #CDNchildcare #earlyed #earlyintervention #kinderchat

.@ChiefPlaymaker Steve Gross and Senior Guide & Outreach Specialist Ant Toombs will deliver the keynote address the @MAAEYC annual conference on March 11. maaeyc.org/march-2023-con…

“…We know why kids drop out. We know why #kids don't learn. It's either poverty, low attendance, negative peer influences... We know why. But one of the things that we... rarely discuss, is the value & importance of human connection. #Relationships.” ted.com/talks/rita_pie…

Chief Playmaker Steve Gross: The one test we can't afford to fail. #publichealth #education lifeisgood.com/playmakerproje…

Please join us in welcoming our first Playmaker Captains! The Captains Program is the first of several Community Engagement pilot programs slated for launch in 2023 designed to create more peer-to-peer learning and connection opportunities. lifeisgood.com/playmakerproje…

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#Optimism Haiku

We've trained 16,000+ Playmakers in creating positive relationships and joy-filled environments for children who've endured trauma. *97%* of Playmakers reported their training has had a positive impact on kids in their care. 💪🏽 Learn about Playmakers at bit.ly/Playmaker-Proj…

Happy holidays from The Life is Good Playmaker Project. Wishing you joy in this season, and in the year ahead!

Tightness and tension can be the embodiment of emotional distress. Take a moment to notice your body; how can you release the tension and discharge tight energy? Share below. #MotivationalMondays 🌞 #traumaresearchfoundation #TRF #mentalhealth #mindset #innerwork #selfcompassion

How play helps a kid's brain grow (Jesse Ilhardt | TEDxWrigleyville) ted.com/talks/jesse_il… via @TEDTalks

For Kids with Serious Illness, Summer Camp Experience Offers Year-Round Good Vibes lifeisgood.com/playmakerproje…

We all “get to” be here on this planet in the first place. Use this powerful phrase to reframe ordinary tasks you might otherwise view as bland checklist items... bddy.me/3WZ7rt5

"8 ways to play with a laundry basket," and other ideas + resources for at home or in school engagement lifeisgood.com/playmakerp.../…

The Life is Good Kids Foundation is now The Life is Good Playmaker Project! The Playmaker Project teaches early childhood professionals to help kids heal from trauma, helping over 1 million kids each year. Learn more: bddy.me/3DcvN9G

Our philosophy, mission, and approach haven’t changed... but our name has! The Life is Good Kids Foundation is now The Life is Good Playmaker Project, a name that reflects our vision for the coming years & celebrates our growing network of Playmakers💚 lifeisgood.com/blog/life-is-g…

Good news! All 2022 National Summit On School Safety sessions are now streaming on-demand! Revisit content, watch missed sessions, and tune into the special bonus sessions. Secure one month of on-demand with the All-Access Pass. #NSSS22 bit.ly/3yOvgJt

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