Ep 70 Strategies for Improving Children's Mental Health: Insights from Toolbox Education

In this episode of Blooming Curious, we welcome Ben Scholl and David Berlinski, founders of Toolbox Education. They discuss their initiative to equip children with evidence-based tools for improving mental health in schools. The conversation covers the importance of social-emotional learning, strategies to help kids manage anxiety, regulate emotions, and resolve conflicts. The duo also emphasizes the evolving role of teachers in fostering students’ mental well-being and share useful tried and tested strategies that teachers and parents can implement to help children regulate emotions and deal with anxiety. Learn about Toolbox Education's workshops for students, parents, and educators, designed to provide ongoing support and skills for mental health and well-being. 🔗 For the links and details go to the episode website.✍️ To sign up to Get Curious, the newsletter that gives you a dose of weekly inspiration, and the strategies and resources to help you, help children to thrive in their learning, go HERE💌 Connect with Edwina:Email: [e-mail]: https://www.instagram.com/blooming_curious/Website: https://www.bloomingcurious.comFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/bloomingcuriousYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@edsbloomingcurious☕️ If you appreciate my work and want to encourage me to keep going, you can do so by buying me a coffee! Any contribution will be gratefully received and will certainly give me the support I need to keep going.☕️00:00 Introduction to Blooming Curious00:03 Meet the Founders of Toolbox Education00:41 The Birth of Toolbox Education02:58 Mental Health Challenges in Classrooms03:50 Addressing Anxiety in Students05:01 The Importance of Outdoor Learning08:01 Communication and Conflict Resolution17:09 The Role of Emotional Regulation22:07 Understanding Emotional Regulation22:39 Physical Sensations of Emotions23:49 Teaching Kids to Recognize and Label Emotions24:32 Challenges in Emotional Awareness26:20 Conflict Resolution Techniques for Kids28:44 Tools for Educators and Parents31:00 Empowering Students with Self-Regulation34:32 The Evolving Role of Educators39:31 Parental Involvement in Emotional Development44:54 Toolbox Education Workshops and Resources46:49 Conclusion and Final Thoughts