48 Best Gifts For 4-Year-Olds According To Experts | NYPost
4-year-olds truly have minds of their own. They may be in preschool, have an intrinsic curiosity surrounding them with every move they make and — we’ll bet — adore toys, toys, and lots of them. Much like 3-year-olds and even 2-year-olds, they’re constantly on the move and likely have a toy collection growing […]
Toddlers Receiving Emotional Intelligence Support Through the begin to ECSEL | Hechinger Report
BOSTON — The six toddlers in the “Bears” classroom at the Ellis Early Learning center were hard at play when, suddenly, a tower of large, brightly-colored plastic blocks crashed to the ground. The children froze as the little boy who had just built the tower burst into tears. “Look, he’s sad!” their teacher said gently […]
Infants’ and Toddlers’ Mental Health Matters, And It Begins With Yours
EdSurge recently reported on the negative impact of the past few years on toddlers’ and infants’ mental health. I agree wholeheartedly that much has been reported on older groups of children and teens, but there hasn’t been as much focus on very young children – including infants and preschoolers. As Meghan Schmelzer, senior manager of infant and […]
Dr. Donna Housman Featured in EdWeek Speaks on How Federal Funds Should Be Prioritized to Support Mental Health
Dr. Donna Housman, Founder of Housman Learning was recently featured in an Op-Ed in EdWeek. See an excerpt, below. Federal Funds Should Be Prioritized to Support Mental Health EdWeek recently ran an opinion piece, “What Districts Need When Investing Their Funds” (Feb. 1, 2023). The authors identified multiple areas districts should invest in and noted […]
Mental Health of Students & Teachers Must Come First
EdWeek recently ran an opinion piece, “What Districts Need When Investing Their Funds.”1 The authors identified multiple areas, such as tutoring, summer learning, and core instruction. They noted toward the end that emotional and mental health supports should be prioritized. As a psychologist with more than 35 years in the field of child development and […]
Dr. Donna Housman Talked at Reading with Your Kids Podcast
Dr. Donna Housman recently talked about her new book series, ECSELent Adventures with Hemmy and Shemmy, with Jed Doherty at Reading with Your Kids Podcast.
Resolve to Be Present for the Children in Your Lives
Every New Year, each of us considers the past year and how we can improve our lives as we head into the new year. Some of the most popular resolutions are exercising more, eating healthier and losing weight. Some resolutions are more about internal work, like finding ways to effectively address issues causing frustration, anxiety, […]
Dr. Housman in Fox News – Family outrage: Divorced mom is devastated
A Boston-area child psychologist said that when it comes to co-parenting during the holidays, the children’s thoughts and feelings should be the focus for parents.
Housman Learning, Ellis Early Learning partner
To center emotional intelligence in early childhood ed BOSTON (Nov. 16, 2022) — Recognizing that emotional competence is foundational to learning, Ellis Early Learning today announced that it has partnered with Housman Learning to implement the begin to ECSEL (Emotional, Cognitive and Social Early Learning) Educator Training Program in the Ellis community. Ellis will be […]
Dr. Housman Launches Children’s Book Series Focused on Mental Health
BOSTON, Mass.–Dr. Donna Housman has launched the first two books in her children’s book series that supports young children’s mental health by helping them address and process difficult emotions through storytelling. The ECSELent Adventures series features fun, relatable, and diverse animal characters who experience various life challenges, such as loss and exclusion, as a way […]
Housman Learning and Ellis Early Learning Partner to Place Emotional Intelligence at Heart of Early Childhood Education
BOSTON (Nov. 16, 2022) – Recognizing that emotional competence is foundational to learning, Ellis Early Learning today announced that it has partnered with Housman Learning to implement the begin to ECSEL(Emotional, Cognitive and Social Early Learning) Educator Training Program in the Ellis community. Ellis will be the Lab School for Housman Learning, where the efficacy of the program and impact […]
A World of Difference: Helping Children Embrace Differences and Learn Empathy
“No one is born hating another person because of the color of his skin, or his background, or his religion. People must learn to hate, and if they can learn to hate, they can be taught to love, for love comes more naturally to the human heart than its opposite.” —Nelson Mandela
7 Tips for Helping Children Manage Stress – Stress Awareness Day
BOSTON, Mass.–In recognition of National Stress Awareness Day on Nov. 2, Housman Learning is offering caregivers and educators 7 tips on how to help young children manage their stress, anxiety and constructively express and deal with emotions.
Loss and Death: Storytelling is a Powerful Tool to Help Children Process Intense Experiences and Emotions
How does storytelling help children process intense emotions? Loss and death affect us all – regardless of age. However, it can be especially confusing and overwhelming to children who lack the life experience to comprehend the meaning of loss and death, the basic understanding of these complex emotions, and the ability to process these big […]
The Power of Reflective Practice in Early Childhood Education – Part V: Everyday Tips for Tapping Into Your Best Self
Over the course of the “Power of Reflective Practice in Early Childhood Education” series, we have shared the stories, reflections, and perspectives of an early childhood educator, a mentor, and a parent about their experiences with self-reflection and Reflective Practice. From these experiences, we have compiled some helpful tips to share with you and guide you as you begin […]
New Storybook Helps Children Cope with Loss and Grief
BOSTON, Sept. 20, 2022 — Dr. Donna Housman, founder of Housman Learning, announced the release of her debut children’s book, “Gilly and the Garden,” for children ages 4 through 7 and intended to help them cope with loss and death.