Social and emotional learning (SEL) is the process through which children and adults acquire and effectively apply the knowledge, attitudes, and skills necessary to understand and manage emotions, set and achieve positive goals, feel and show empathy for others, establish and maintain positive relationships, and make responsible decisions.

How to speak, listen, and communicate more mindfully. Learn how to improve relationships and resolve conflict.

Life can be tough. It's important to always take time to remember the things that make life awesome. This is just the start of a list. It's only 25 things. Obviously, there are more! What else would you add? Let us know!

Playfulness is the foundation for strengthening families in our communities. In order to understand this, we must know the intrinsic value of play and its potential for deepening relationships. But most importantly, if we are going to be successful advocates for play in the lives of children and families, we need to be in touch with our own playful selves.

The inspiration for "Just Breathe" first came about a little over a year ago when I overheard my then 5-year-old son talking with his friend about how emotions affect different regions of the brain, and how to calm down by taking deep breaths - all things they were beginning to learn in Kindergarten at their new school, Citizens of the World Charter School, in Mar Vista, CA.

If you could do one thing - the most important thing - to influence the life of a young child, what would that be (it's likely not what you first bring to mind)? We want to improve the wellbeing of children - our own, in our community, and in the world, so thinking globally about this question is vital.

Wellbeing is a skill. In fact, we now recognize it is a collection of skills that can be taught to children and adults alike. It isn't just autonomy, grit or mindfulness, each skill forms a piece of an umbrella of wellbeing that protects us from the rain of life, helps us find meaning in our experiences, and is highly predictive of future success.

What is the best way to ease someone's pain and suffering? In this beautifully animated RSA Short, Dr Brené Brown reminds us that we can only create a genuine empathic connection if we are brave enough to really get in touch with our own fragilities.

Daniel Goleman, author of The Brain and Emotional Intelligence: New Insights, shares his real-life experiences on how emotional intelligence can make the difference in charting a successful career. This is an excerpt from him talk at the Cleveland Clinic. Visit www.morethansound.net to learn more about his latest books, CDs and videos.

Kira presents simple, powerful mindfulness techniques for children that can reduce stress, improve school performance, and help kids manage their behavior and emotions. She shows how easily these short, kid-friendly exercises can be used by anyone, in a variety of settings.