Resource Centre
Our Resource Centre contains a range of educational articles and videos that support learning for children and young people. We are adding on a daily basis so please check back regularly to find lots of information on a variety of subjects from self-awareness, cyber-bullying to books on kindness, or alternatively subscribe to our newsletter.
Teens on Screen
Teens on Screen explores digital impact on adolescence, addressing challenges like cyberbullying while promoting empowerment and digital literacy.
Just One Thing - Be Kind
The BBC series "Just One Thing," hosted by Michael Mosley, offers brief episodes, each focusing on a single action to improve health and well-being by highlighting the benefits of kindness.
The 5 languages of love
The Languages of Love are the diverse ways in which people express and receive affection and emotional connection. Whether through words of affirmation, acts of service, quality time, physical touch, or receiving gifts, understanding and speaking these languages can deepen and nurture meaningful relationships.
16 Forgotten Manners Every Parent Should Teach Their Child
Teach children the importance of manners with our 16 manners that every parent should teach their child. Help them develop polite and respectful behaviour for positive social interactions.
7 Unexpected Benefits of Eating Together as a Family, According to Science
Sitting around a table for a family meal has resounding benefits for both kids and their parents.
What age should children be doing chores? Everything parents need to know
Explore the benefits of chores for children.
Play has the potential to reduce inequality, report finds
“Play is often defined as recreation…
Do these 7 things if you want to raise kids with flexible, resilient brains
Based on years of research in neuroscience and psychology, here are seven parenting rules to help your kid build a brain that is flexible and therefore resilient.
Learn more about how to manage their mental health at school
Pupils would like to see greater emphasis on learning life-skills while at school, to equip them to cope with stress and anxiety.
How to prioritise children’s emotional intelligence – and why it’s important
What if we were to value emotional intelligence above – or on equal footing with – academic accomplishment? What would that look like?
Movies that teach kindness
MyDomaine have brought together a list of the 17 best movies that they think teach children empathy and kindness. Will you spot your favourite movie in the list?
Kindness is Action
The Born This Way Foundation help a survey to ask over 2,000 young people about kindness in the USA. Read the findings from the survey and see just how vital kindness is for mental wellbeing on their website.
What Makes a Happy Country?
Finland, for the fourth consecutive year, topped a list of countries evaluated on the well-being of their inhabitants. “Really?” Finns ask.
Harvard psychologist to parents: Do these 7 things if you want to raise kids with flexible, resilient brains
The Cerebral Palsy Guide
This online resource is for anyone who has been affected by birth injuries, brain injuries, cerebral palsy, Erb’s palsy or other disabilities. They aim to help families and children get all the assistance they need to help improve their overall quality of life.
Harvard Psychologists Reveal: Parents Who Raise ‘Kind’ Kids Do These 5 Things…
Harvard psychologists have pinpointed the best ways to raise your child to be “kind”, and to retain that kindness throughout their lives.
How to Cope in a Winter Lockdown, From Those Who’ve Done it.
It's hard to stay positive during lockdown, particularly in the winter months. But last year, millions of people across the world experienced coronavirus lockdowns in snowy and sometimes sub-zero conditions - so what can we learn from them?
Bringing Mums Together in Lockdown
Holly Branson gives a massive thank you shout-out to a few of the wonderful people putting their family lives out there, campaigning for better policies to support parents, and stopping us all from pulling our hair out by keeping the laughter flowing!
The Unexpected Benefits of a World in Lockdown
The world is changing forever as the coronavirus lockdown forces many to adapt, but what are the positive effects we may wish to hold on to?
Physical affection and touch: How much kids need and how to give them enough amid COVID
Love and affection. Every kid needs them. But since the COVID-19 pandemic hit, we’re all living six feet apart. Hugging or even touching are among the very last things parents want their kids to do with anyone outside their family or caregiver pod.
Phillips: COVID Clowns bring kindness to seniors
In today's "Kindness is Contagious" column, Nicole shares the story of a nice surprise for residents of a Minnesota senior living centre.
Why Lady Gaga's Mom Regrets Not Discussing Mental Health at the Dinner Table
Cynthia Germanotta opened up about the mistakes she made as a mom and what she hopes others learn from them.
Irish School Replaces Homework With Acts of Kindness
A PRIMARY school in County Cork has decided to do away with all homework for the entire month of December, replacing it instead with 'acts of kindness'.
Empathy Is Taught To Students Ages 6 To 16 In Denmark Schools
The United Nation’s World Happiness Report lists Denmark in the list of top three happiest countries in the world for the past seven years.
Stage Shows, Musicals and Opera You Can Watch Online Now for Free
Students may not be able to go out on Go Anywhere Do Anything trips at the moment, but here's a link to making the most of staying at home.
Surprise! The World Happiness Report Says We Became Kinder and More Generous Last Year
protect yourself rules - cyber bullying
The nonprofit Barbara Sinatra Children’s Center Foundation in conjunction with Wonder Media has developed a national campaign on a child abuse awareness and prevention.
Strengthening your children’s Emotional Intelligence
Emotional self-regulation, a key aspect of emotional intelligence, evolves with age. Children develop coping strategies, crucial for success, as they grow.
Emotional Intelligence (EQ)
Emotional Intelligence (EI), also known as EQ, is the skill of understanding and managing emotions in ourselves and others. It's crucial for better communication, relationships, and decision-making, enhancing self-confidence and empathy for personal and group success.
Over-emphasis on safety means kids are becoming more anxious and less resilient
Over-emphasis on safety means kids are becoming more anxious and less resilient
What Is Mental Hygiene? Practical Strategies To Protect Teachers From Burnout
This article aims to explore practical strategies that can help protect teachers from burnout.
The teen mental health crisis: a reckoning for Big Tech
As more evidence accumulates, it is becoming increasingly clear that social media use is associated with an increase in depression among children. This raises the question of whether there will be a push for more regulation.
52 acts of kindness: how to spread joy in every week of 2023
How are you going to spread joy in 2023?
7 Types of Play that Skyrocket a Child’s Social and Emotional Development
Play isn’t always just about having fun. Read on for 7 Types of Play that Skyrocket a Child’s Social and Emotional Development
Acts of Kindness at the Tokyo 2020 Olympics
The Tokyo 2020 Olympics was filled with acts of kindness throughout the event. Many different individuals and countries went above and beyond to help their fellow sports men and women. Read more on AP’s website below.
Call for more play time amid ‘schoolification’ of UK childhood
Experts urge government to take more holistic approach to children’s lives and wellbeing in light of Covid.
Keep paying attention to your kids' mental health in this pandemic
The Covid-19 pandemic has taken a toll on children's mental health, there are measures parents and guardians can take for kids.
Not So Random Acts: Science Finds That Being Kind Pays Off
Acts of kindness may not be that random after all. Science says being kind pays off.
Meet The Dad Who’s Teaching Basic Skills on YouTube for Kids Without a Father Figure
Rob Kenney’s painful past and his own search for God has enabled him to help others with absent parents.
High School Principal Works Night Shift at Walmart, Donates Paycheck to Students in Need
Watch the video about this inspirational teacher who wanted to help those in need.
Google Arts and Culture
Art therapy can work wonders for one's emotional state of wellbeing, check out the variety of art from multiple locations across the world from the Google Art Project
Frankie Stanton Meditation
Expert meditation teacher Frankie Stanton takes us through a meditation exercise for children.
Could Regular Volunteering be The Key to a Long and Healthy Life?
A new study by Harvard University adds weight to the idea that being altruistic can help us live longer
Your Age-by-Age Guide to Talking About Race
Find out what children understand about racial differences and how to talk to them about it in our age-by-age guide.
Boredom Buster Online Activities
There’s never been a better time to be on the internet so instead of reorganising your sock drawer, check out our boredom buster online activities. Whether you’d like to get ahead with your studies, connect with whānau or watch a live stream of a baby panda, we’ve got you covered.
Looking After Children and Young People During the Coronavirus Outbreak
How a child or young person reacts to the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak may depend on their age, past experiences or understanding of what's happening.
Scientists Show How Gratitude Alters The Human Heart & Molecular Structure of The Brain
There are many studies showing that people who count their blessings tend to be more happier and experience less depression. Click the image on the left to read more.
13 Children’s Books That Encourage Kindness Towards Others
This provides kids with a visual representation of the importance of kindness. It focuses on social interactions and how our actions positively or negatively affect other people. This book would be especially beneficial as kids begin to develop empathy towards others.
Supporting Young People in Response to Covid-19
Uncertainty resulting from the pandemic will leave many young people wondering what their future will look like. This Insights from the National Lottery Community Fund details important topics from how to stay safe from harm to mental health and wellbeing support.
Kindness is Key to Overcoming Covid-19 Crisis
Covid-19 has brought to society’s attention how important and powerful being kind to others is. Coincidentally, as we enter the fifth month of the UK’s pandemic, it has also just recently been the national Mental Health Awareness Week, of which this year’s theme is Kindness.
Op-Ed: Dalai Lama: We need an education of the heart
When the president of the United States says “America first,” he is making his voters happy. I can understand that. But from a global perspective, this statement isn’t relevant. Everything is interconnected today.
The Power of Kindness
This #MindsetMoment is about the power of kindness and the chemical reaction we have to acts of generosity.
Mindfulness And Meditation Will Now be Part of The Curriculum in 370 Schools in England
In 370 schools across the country, children will be taught how to meditate, techniques for muscle relaxation and breathing exercises for mindfulness. Click the image to the left to read more.
Harvard psychologist to parents: Do these 7 things if you want to raise kids with flexible, resilient brains
Why your most important relationship is with your inner voice
Ethan Kross, an American experimental psychologist and neuroscientist discusses why your most important relationship is with your inner voice