Friday, November 7, 2014

Educating the Heart

Resources for families, educators and all others who care for and about children.

We now know that for children to flourish socially and emotionally, we need to educate both the heart and the mind. 

Heart-Mind Online is for all those who are searching for evidenced-informed resources that educate the hearts of children. The collection of resources builds capacity in individuals and communities to support the Heart-Mind well-being of children, and promotes their positive social and emotional development. This website was developed by the Dalai Lama Center for Peace and Education.

Established in 2005, the Dalai Lama Center is a secular, non-political, not-for-profit organization. The Center is inspired by the Dalai Lama's belief in the importance of balancing the education of children's minds with that of educating their hearts. The Center educates the hearts of children by informing, inspiring and engaging the communities around them.

By sharing current research, scientific knowledge and best practices related to social and emotional development, the Dalai Lama Center supports the adults who can help children feel secure and calm, approach situations with curiosity and confidence, solve problems peacefully, and get along with others.