The Top 40 Reasons Why Social Emotional Learning is Essential for Kids

Whether you are gearing up for Mental Health Awareness Month, have a classroom full of kids to teach about Social-Emotional Learning, or want a beautiful book to snuggle up next to your own anxious kid with... meet This Is The Head That I Have, written and illustrated by parenting therapist Roya Dedeaux.

Emotional Regulation

1. It helps children develop a growth mindset.
2. It helps children develop emotional intelligence.
3. It promotes self-esteem and self-worth.
4. It helps children develop self-regulation skills.
5. It helps children manage their stress levels.
6. It helps children cope with stress and adversity.
7. It helps children learn how to manage and express their emotions in healthy ways.
8. It helps children learn how to cope with change and uncertainty.
9. It helps children learn how to manage their reactions to difficult situations.
10. It helps children develop emotional intelligence.
    

Social Learning

1. It helps children develop positive relationships with their peers and adults.
2. It promotes empathy and understanding of others.
3. It helps children learn to resolve conflicts peacefully.
4. It promotes a positive and inclusive culture.
5. It helps children learn how to apologize and make amends.
6. It helps children learn how to forgive others.
7. It helps children learn how to set boundaries.
8. It helps children learn how to listen to and respect others.
9. It helps children learn how to work effectively in a group.
10. It helps children learn how to negotiate and compromise.

Community & Relationship Learning

1. It helps children become more responsible and accountable for their actions.
2. It helps children understand and appreciate diversity.
3. It helps children learn how to listen to and respect others.
4. It helps children learn how to work effectively in a group.
5. It helps children learn how to negotiate and compromise.
6. It enhances communication skills.
7. It helps children learn how to show kindness and compassion towards others.
8. It helps children learn how to build and maintain healthy relationships.
9. It helps children learn how to express and manage their needs and wants.
10. It helps children learn how to advocate for themselves and others.

Future Benefits

1. It helps children set and achieve goals.
2. It promotes academic success.
3. It helps children learn how to manage their resources, time, and prioritize tasks
4. It helps children become more self-confident and self-motivated.
5. It helps children develop problem-solving skills.
6. It helps children learn how to handle disappointments and setbacks.
7. It helps children learn how to be resilient in the face of challenges.
8. It enhances decision-making skills.
9. It promotes physical and mental well-being.
10. It helps children develop resiliency and grit.

What are others saying about This Is The Head That I Have?

"It's so beautiful! The first read-through made me cry (in a good way)." Mama reader

"There were so many references to items and animals mixed with feelings...explaining the feelings. I recognized anxiety and fear. It was interesting to relate to things in the story when we didn't know we had those feelings." -12 year old reader

"I absolutely loved the conversations that came as a result of reading this with my daughters. We have found new ways of explaining our big emotions and new ways to get to a place of feeling safe." Mama reader