What if self-defense wasn’t just about fighting back, but about recognizing early warning signs, setting clear boundaries, and building confidence in everyday situations? 

Assertive communication is speaking kindly and clearly, a skill that helps preteens grow in confidence, solve problems, and be understood. Read on to learn 3 ways you can help the preteens in your life and download an easy-to-use lesson plan.

This article examines the link between loneliness and increased vulnerability to bullying among students, highlighting the resulting mental health issues such as anxiety and depression.

Learn how Arise is revolutionizing the social and emotional learning (SEL) field through its unique movement-based approach.

As educators and/or parents, we all hope to raise healthy, happy, independent, and kind individuals. However, the value of these abstract concepts varies widely among cultures, communities, schools, families, and individuals, making it difficult to determine where responsibility for imbuing them lies. In recent years, an increasing number of schools have taken it upon themselves to introduce practices and curricula that address the development of competencies that have the potential to positively affect one's learning, relationships, mental health, and overall well-being.

Reflections on social justice in schools.