Our Purrble® plush toy, designed to help kids feel calm and manage their emotions, was selected as one of TIME’s Best Inventions of 2021.
Founded in 1979, Committee for Children is a global nonprofit whose work is at the forefront of an irrepressible movement. A leader in the field, we champion the safety and well-being of kids through social-emotional learning (SEL) to fulfill our vision of safe children thriving in a just and peaceful world.
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In this Grow Kinder® podcast episode, researcher Vicky Rideout explains how social media can be a valuable tool for connection and why its effects can be supportive and uplifting for teens.Listen Now
Over the past few years, youth suicide has been on the rise. This Mental Health Awareness Month, explore how social-emotional learning can create a foundation for children’s mental well-being and act as a protective factor for youth suicide.Read More
The newly released module for Second Step® SEL for Adults explores social identity and how it influences educators’ sense of belonging and that of their colleagues and students.Learn More
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