The Happiness Lab with Dr. Laurie Santos With Elmo's Help... It's Never Too Early to Learn About Happiness
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May 22, 2023 Steve Youngwood, CEO of Sesame Workshop, joins Dr. Laurie Santos for a delightful exploration of happiness from a young age. They discuss the urgent need for integrating emotional skills into early education alongside traditional subjects. Elmo makes an appearance, highlighting how fun activities can teach mindfulness and gratitude. They also address the role of media in helping children navigate emotions, especially during challenging times. Listeners will discover practical strategies to bolster emotional well-being and resilience for kids and caregivers alike!
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Early Happiness
- It's never too late to learn happiness hacks, even in later decades.
- Even young children can benefit from mindfulness and social skills.
*Ahlan Simsim* Research
- Research on Ahlan Simsim, the Arabic Sesame Street, shows positive impacts on children in crisis zones.
- Preschoolers were better at identifying emotions and using coping strategies.
Teaching Emotional Fluctuations
- Use analogies to teach children complex concepts about emotions.
- Comparing changing emotions to weather helps kids understand emotional fluctuations.