character science

What Do We Mean When We Say “Social and Emotional Skills”?

August 30, 2017 By Growing Sound

Character Science, Social and Emotional Skills, NonCognitive Traits and Habits…you’ve heard these terms before, but what do they mean and is there really a correct description? Author Anya Kemenetz recently tacked this question in her article posted via MindShift. What’s in? What’s out? How do we get there? What research supports these theories? If you’ve [Read More…]

Filed Under: Character Science, Education, Educational Research Tagged With: 21st Century Skills, Anya Kemenetz, character science, Child Development, Childrens Music, Dr Carol Dweck, Education, Educational Music, Grit, Growing Sound, Growth Mindset, Martin Seligman, Mindshift, Music in the Classroom, NonCognitive Traits, Positive Psychology, resilience, Social & Emotional Learning, Social and Emotional

Newly-Released Data Supports Positive Child and Family Well-Being

May 19, 2017 By Growing Sound

Growing Sound songs certainly promote positive family connections. Now research by Casey Family Programs proves it again with a report supporting positive child and family well being. This new report illuminates the importance of HOPE—Health Outcomes of Positive Experiences, a framework that studies and promotes positive child and family well-being. Read the full article and [Read More…]

Filed Under: Character Science, Education, Educational Research Tagged With: character science, Child Development, Children, Childrens Music, Engagement, Growing Sound, growingsound, Parenting, Positive Psychology, Social & Emotional Learning, Social and Emotional, Well-Being

Know your own strength and your child’s; Children, Inc. researchers note impact of character strengths

May 1, 2017 By Growing Sound

The Research to Practice Department at Children, Inc. (the parent agency for Growing Sound)continues their efforts to promote positive social-emotional learning and development this time through Character Science. An article recently published in the Kentucky Tribune helps explain what Character Science is all about and the need to raise awareness to help build strengths in [Read More…]