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Facilitating innovative and impactful connections across research, policy, and practice arenas to advance school and child health. csch.uconn.edu #WholeChild #EduSky
"Just as we teach children to read and write to succeed academically, we can help them develop strong social connection skills and learn to recognize, understand, and address loneliness," writes CSCH Co-Director Sandra Chafouleas. www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/prom...
20.02.2026 17:35 — 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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It's National Caregivers Day. We have several CSCH briefs focused on the family caregivers of those with developmental disabilities. Visit our Briefs & Reports page and type caregivers into the search bar. csch.uconn.edu/briefs-repor... #HealthyKids #WholeChild #NationalCaregiversDay
20.02.2026 16:35 — 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
Happy mother and child shopping for groceries at supermarket
State policies matter for the well-being of immigrant parents and the academic achievement of their young children. Read more in our brief. csch.media.uconn.edu/wp-content/u...
19.02.2026 19:00 — 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
Headshot of Nicholas Gelbar wearing a suit jacket with the quote: "Watching students struggle firsthand made me want to better understand what was happening and how to help."
New affiliate profile! Read about UConn Associate Research Professor Nicholas Gelbar (Educational Psychology), his work on supporting autistic adolescents through developmental transitions, and his DIY skills! ink: csch.uconn.edu/2026/02/19/a...
19.02.2026 13:30 — 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
Icon of running shoe and Physical Activity written underneath; then WSCC Practice Brief, Whole Child
Consistent engagement in physical activity can strengthen students’ cognitive abilities. Read about strategies to promote Physical Activity in our WSCC practice brief. csch.uconn.edu/wp-content/u...
#PhysEd #PE #HealthyKids #WholeChild #WSCC
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Check out our free, open-access learning series: Emotional Well-Being: The Science and Practice of Feeling Well. Whether you're an educator, retiree, or simply curious, this series is your invitation to reflect, learn, and grow. Start your journey today at csch.uconn.edu/emotional-we...
17.02.2026 21:00 — 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
CSCH Brief" with an icon of a report with magnifying glass. Sun with Colorful rays is in the upper right corner. On right side is picture of the" word "Kindness" spelled out in scrabble letters.
It's Random Acts of Kindness Day! Read about how schools can use kindness activities every day to promote positive social interactions in middle school in our CSCH brief. csch.uconn.edu/wp-content/u... #WholeChild #WSCC
17.02.2026 12:30 — 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
Image of spotlight focused on words, East Hartford Public Schools' Intramural Swimming Program "This program gave students a chance to grow, push themselves, and be part of something bigger. I’m so proud of what they accomplished — and how it will benefit our whole community.”" On the right is picture of a child stepping off the edge of a swimming pool, ready to jump in, with other children looking on.
Our latest CT WSCC Partnership Whole Child Spotlight showcases how East Hartford Public Schools partnered with the town's Park and Recreation Department to provide an intramural swimming program! ctwholechild-collaboration.media.uconn.edu/wp-content/u...
16.02.2026 19:00 — 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
Image of spotlight focused on words, East Hartford Public Schools' Intramural Swimming Program "This program gave students a chance to grow, push themselves, and be part of something bigger. I’m so proud of what they accomplished — and how it will benefit our whole community.”" On the right is picture of a child stepping off the edge of a swimming pool, ready to jump in, with other children looking on.
Our latest CT WSCC Partnership Whole Child Spotlight showcases how East Hartford Public Schools partnered with the town's Park and Recreation Department to provide an intramural swimming program! ctwholechild-collaboration.media.uconn.edu/wp-content/u...
13.02.2026 15:00 — 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
silhouette of five children under a white tree with colorful leaves. The words academic, physical, social, emotional, and behavioral are written in black text on the white branches; then words "Whole Child: Fueling Development for learning and Life"
Our Whole Child Project is designed to facilitate school efforts in integrating health and learning. Check out our WSCC practice and policy blueprints, practice briefs, and WellSAT WSCC policy evaluation tool: csch.uconn.edu/whole-child-...
#HealthyKids #WholeChild #WSCC
Intro to the CT WSCC Partnership Webinar Series with UConn, Rudd, and CSCH logos
Check out our CT WSCC Partnership webinar series about the Whole School, Whole Community, Whole Child model and its domains. In each video, we present evidence-informed practices that can be used in your setting. Visit ctwscc.org/ and go to Trainings. #HealthyKids #WholeChild #WSCC
11.02.2026 13:00 — 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
Three children puppets. Above them is the quote "No emotion is bad. No feeling is bad. It's about identifying when the feeling isn't serving you well in the moment."
The Connecticut-based Feel Your Best Self project provides an example of how evidence-based research and innovation can converge to create solutions that support children’s emotional health and well-being. Learn more in our policy brief: csch.media.uconn.edu/wp-content/u...
10.02.2026 20:00 — 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
two puppets smile and hold their hands to their face
We hear from the creators of Feel Your Best Self in our podcast episode (#16). The toolkit uses puppets to teach children strategies that promote emotional well-being. Search for UConn CSCH on your favorite podcast platform to listen or check out all our episodes: csch.uconn.edu/podcast/
10.02.2026 15:15 — 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
Violeta Chácon headshot; "I spent a lot of time talking to patients facing food insecurity, who often did not know when or what their next meal was going to be, and that made me realize that much of my dietary advice was irrelevant as long as their underlying conditions remained." - Violeta Chácon
Read about Postdoctoral Research Associate Violeta Chácon, her work on food security, nutrition policy, and school wellness, and her motorcycle travels in our latest affiliate profile.
csch.uconn.edu/2026/01/07/a...
CSCH Podcast (microphone icon within colorful circle) Episode 25 The Zuri App: educating Black female adolescents about sexual and reproductive health Black female teen wearing grey shirt looks at a phone in her hand with small smile
Learn about Zuri, a mobile phone app being developed by UConn researchers to provide sexual and reproductive health information to Black female adolescents in our podcast episode. Listen at the link or find UConnCSCH wherever you listen to podcasts: uconncsch.podbean.com/e/the-zuri-a
09.02.2026 13:50 — 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
A female teacher sits consoling a young student in the corridor, the little girl looks very upset and holds her head in her hands.
What are the effects of trauma in the classroom? Read our Q&A with CSCH affiliates who wrote an article to help educators learn more. csch.media.uconn.edu/wp-content/u...
#HealthyKids #WholeChild #WSCC #trauma
Icon of book with plus sign on it and Health Education written underneath; then WSCC Practice Brief, Whole Child
Health education focused on community fit is associated with improved outcomes. Read about strategies schools can use to bolster Health Education in our WSCC practice brief. csch.uconn.edu/wp-content/u...
#HealthyKids #WholeChild #WSCC
✨We are hiring a Research Assistant for CT Early Years, an exciting family support program in collaboration with the CT Office of Early Childhood. Ideal candidates will have experience in child development, applied research, and speak Spanish. Applications due 1/31. jobs.hr.uconn.edu/en-us/job/49...
20.01.2026 02:04 — 👍 1 🔁 1 💬 0 📌 0
empty chairs in Connecticut Senate House Chamber
Connecticut researchers: Check out our tip sheet with information about how best to tell policymakers about your research and how to stay informed about state legislation. csch.uconn.edu/wp-content/u...
05.02.2026 15:10 — 👍 1 🔁 1 💬 0 📌 0
Violeta Chácon headshot; "I spent a lot of time talking to patients facing food insecurity, who often did not know when or what their next meal was going to be, and that made me realize that much of my dietary advice was irrelevant as long as their underlying conditions remained." - Violeta Chácon
Read about Postdoctoral Research Associate Violeta Chácon, her work on food security, nutrition policy, and school wellness, and her motorcycle travels in our latest affiliate profile.
csch.uconn.edu/2026/01/07/a...
Image of spotlight focused on words, East Hartford Public Schools' Intramural Swimming Program "This program gave students a chance to grow, push themselves, and be part of something bigger. I’m so proud of what they accomplished — and how it will benefit our whole community.”" On the right is picture of a child stepping off the edge of a swimming pool, ready to jump in, with other children looking on.
Our latest CT WSCC Partnership Whole Child Spotlight showcases how East Hartford Public Schools partnered with the town's Park and Recreation Department to provide an intramural swimming program! ctwholechild-collaboration.media.uconn.edu/wp-content/u...
04.02.2026 14:35 — 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
Cartoon diverse School officials in front of sign that says "School-based Health center" holding a net
It's National School-Based Health Care Awareness Month! Check out our report: School-Based Health Centers: A Means to Meet the Whole School, Whole Community, Whole Child Model. csch.uconn.edu/wp-content/u... #SBHCAM2026 #SBHCAwarenessMonth #WholeChild #WSCC
03.02.2026 15:05 — 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
Celebrating 10 years in 2026; CSCH Logo with birthday hat and party blower; Affiliate Networking Event; Co-Sponsored by the Institute for Collaboration on Health, Intervention, and Policy, and the UConn Rudd Center for Food Policy and Health.
CSCH Affiliates! Join us for our in-person networking event in Hartford on Tuesday, March 31 to meet other affiliates and for presentations on school & child health issues. Co-sponsored by the @uconninchip.bsky.social and the @uconnrudd.bsky.social. Learn more: csch.uconn.edu/2026/01/21/1...
02.02.2026 23:00 — 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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Looking for things you can do to promote emotional well-being among your students? Here's a list of simple strategies: csch.uconn.edu/wp-content/u...
#HealthyKids #WholeChild #WSCC
National School Counseling Week Presented by the American School Counselor Association; February 2–6, 2026 #NSCW26; School Counselors Amplify Student Success
National School Counseling Week starts today! Please thank your local school counselors and think about their impact on student success! To learn more visit www.schoolcounselor.org/ #NSCW25
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Check out the CSCH podcast on our website or subscribe to the UConn CSCH podcast through your favorite podcast app. Topics range from kids in nature to SEL with puppets to apps about sex ed! csch.uconn.edu/podcast/ #HealthyKids #WholeChild #WSCC
30.01.2026 20:20 — 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
Violeta Chácon headshot; "I spent a lot of time talking to patients facing food insecurity, who often did not know when or what their next meal was going to be, and that made me realize that much of my dietary advice was irrelevant as long as their underlying conditions remained." - Violeta Chácon
Read about Postdoctoral Research Associate Violeta Chácon, her work on food security, nutrition policy, and school wellness, and her motorcycle travels in our latest affiliate profile.
csch.uconn.edu/2026/01/07/a...
tree with 5 branches with words on each: academic, physical, social, emotional, behavioral. At the trunk of the tree there are blue silhouettes of 5 children. Then the words WSCC Practice Briefs. There are 10 leaves on the page, each with a white icon in the middle for each practice brief.
Our evidence-based practice briefs each focus on one domain of the #WSCC Model and outline strategies that those working in schools can use to promote implementation of the model in their own setting. csch.uconn.edu/wscc-practic...
#HealthyKids #WholeChild #WSCC
toddler play with toys on table. The child's back is facing the camera.
Who has access to Early Head Start services? Our brief, part of a series about Early Head Start, looks at key differences between child, family and program characteristics. csch.media.uconn.edu/wp-content/u...
28.01.2026 14:30 — 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
Image of spotlight focused on words, East Hartford Public Schools' Intramural Swimming Program "This program gave students a chance to grow, push themselves, and be part of something bigger. I’m so proud of what they accomplished — and how it will benefit our whole community.”" On the right is picture of a child stepping off the edge of a swimming pool, ready to jump in, with other children looking on.
Our latest CT WSCC Partnership Whole Child Spotlight showcases how East Hartford Public Schools partnered with the town's Park and Recreation Department to provide an intramural swimming program! ctwholechild-collaboration.media.uconn.edu/wp-content/u... @uconnrudd.bsky.social
27.01.2026 21:48 — 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
