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Co-regulation comes before self-regulation. Children learn to calm their nervous systems by borrowing the calm of a trusted adult. When you stay steady, you’re not just getting through a hard moment — you’re teaching what calm feels like. #coregulation #SEL

Today is the International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination. Every child deserves to grow up knowing the color of their skin is never a barrier to how far they can go. Educators and counselors help make that possible every day. #FightRacism #InclusiveEducation

Failure is something every child will experience. Failure Friday helps children see that mistakes and setbacks are part of learning — not something to fear, but something to grow from. Learn more: ncyi.org/failurefriday #SEL #GrowthMindset

Before we speak, there's a second where we have a choice. The THINK acronym helps children pause long enough to make a better one. When you watch a child stop, think through the letters, and choose their words more carefully—that’s self-regulation in real time. #SchoolCounselor

Kids need space to pause, reflect, and practice the skills that help them understand themselves and connect with others. Hello, Peace is a card deck designed to build self-awareness, empathy, and problem-solving through engaging prompts and group play. ncyi.org/hellopeacecards

The compliments that stick aren’t about how someone looks — they’re about who they are. Noticing effort, curiosity, kindness, and character helps students build real self-worth. And adults need to hear it too. Words are tools. Use them well. #SEL #SchoolCounselor #SchoolCulture

When a child is overwhelmed, the goal isn’t to talk them out of it — it’s to help their body feel safe again first. The nervous system responds to sensation before reason. Sometimes the fastest path to calm is physical: cold water, a tight squeeze, or fresh air. #CoRegulation

The Let’s Get Curious: Emotional Regulation Card Deck uses relatable scenarios and guided questions to help students name emotions, notice triggers, and practice thoughtful responses. Great for classrooms, counseling groups, and home. ncyi.org/lgcregulation #SchoolCounselors

Some days the paperwork is endless and the meetings run long, and you leave wondering if any of it mattered. It did. Sometimes the impact lives in small moments — a remembered name, a smile, a pause to listen. To a child who needed it, that moment was everything.

Teach ASCA-aligned #lifeskills in 30-minute lessons for small group or classroom instruction. Everything you need, with little prep and no extra materials required. Topics include forgiveness, honesty, kindness, patience, perseverance, respect, and more! ncyi.org/30minutegroups

Rushed mornings? Playground conflict? Homework frustration? These 5 emotional regulation activities for kids help build calm responses and confidence in everyday moments. Practical strategies for parents & educators 👇 ncyi.org/emotional-regu…

When we shift the way we affirm the people around us, we send a message that goes deeper than appearance. We say: I see your character. I notice your effort. You matter because you show up, not how you look. This is a powerful practice that shapes the way students see themselves.

Is your school community prepared to face the unexpected? This workbook is the essential guide for #crisisresponse. It offers a practical framework and a complete 3-part system that equip staff to prepare for, respond to, and recover from crisis events. ncyi.org/15MinuteFocusS…

When scores become the primary lens through which we see a child, we risk missing the most important parts of who they are. And children notice. They internalize the metrics we put in front of them and begin to believe that their worth is something that can be calculated.

🚨It's a sale! This month, we have two #picturebooks that tackle #socialemotionallearning topics in a fun and engaging way. #NCYIbooks are perfect for helping children develop skills like self-esteem, social awareness, and healthy relationships. NCYI.org/sale

School social workers carry hard conversations and invisible needs. They show up every day with an unwavering commitment to kids. For #nationalschoolsocialworkweek we're giving away $75 to any NCYI resources to 5 #schoolsocialworkers. ncyi.org/giveaways Giveaway ends Mar. 8

@LizStroudLib @2ndStepProgram @RNBCorg Those all look like a great resources for helping with exectutive function. Thank you for including @NeuroNoel's book 15-Minute Focus: Excutive Function. She has incredible strategies you can use with kids.

Loving the reading tips from Sasha Long this morning! It hit home when she mentioned how Executive Functioning can be a difficulty. I JUST discovered that @2ndStepProgram has resources for Executive Function along with @RNBCorg & @NCYI! 🧠⏲️📑 #dg58pride

Whether you're planning for your classroom, caseload, or your own professional growth, knowing what's coming can help you show up more intentionally — for your students and for yourself. Here are the awareness weeks, observances, and national days that matter to the educators.

Outward behaviors rarely tell the whole story. Verbal and physical actions are often clues pointing to deeper needs, emotions, and desires. Once the underlying issues are addressed, the path away from negative actions becomes much smoother and clearer. ncyi.org/laroux

Sometimes the most meaningful change doesn’t happen in an auditorium. It happens in a circle of chairs. Small group counseling creates space for students to feel seen, heard, and supported. ncyi.org/small-group-co…