The Simplest Social Emotional Learning Program in the World
Bite-sized, No Prep Lessons for Parents and Teachers
EMOTIONAL ISSUES ARE AT AN ALL-TIME HIGH
Children may be experiencing increased frustration, sadness, and worry.
Do they...
❌ Get upset about small things
❌ Easily quit activities
❌ Struggle transitioning from an activity
❌ Isolate themselves more
❌ Avoid trying new things
❌ Have low frustration tolerance
If so, immediate improvements are within reach...
AFTER LEARNING THE LIFE SKILLS TAUGHT, CHILDREN EXPERIENCE
Less Worry
Reduced Anger
Increased Resilience
School Success
Consistent Healthy Habits
Improved Social Skills & Increased Happiness
Discover how to teach children life skills from an experienced psychotherapist
Paul Sweetow has spent over 30 years in the helping profession as a psychotherapist. He provides psychotherapy for all ages using cognitive/behavioral therapy, dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), and positive psychology.
He received his master's degree in social work from The University of Chicago.
Paul is the author of 12 books, including: Student Life Skills, Bite-Sized SEL: HERO, Bite-Sized SEL: CLASS, The Socratic Parent, The Heroic Adventures of Miles and Maria Books 1-8. He created the Student Life Skills program so that families, schools, and students could be on the same page when it comes to SEL.
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Bite-sized No Prep Lessons for Parents and Teachers
Student Life Skills Online Programs
What is Student Life Skills?
Student Life Skills is the easiest way to teach children SEL skills. Whether you are a parent looking for resources with your child, or a teacher looking for the easiest lesson plans to add to your classroom curriculum—we’ve got you covered.
Each course of student life skills includes 10 1-click, no prep slide presentations that teach a specific SEL concept.
All you have to do is:
- Press play to start the lesson
- Follow the prompts for discussion and practice activities
- Watch their SEL skills grow
Join today and get access to all available chapters, plus get new chapters as they become available.
Here’s what’s included today:
HERO
Essential Life Skills
This course is SEL Skills 101. Students will get a great overview of what they need to get started on social emotional wellness.
Heightening Awareness
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Big Four Emotions
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The Rule of 5s
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Hot and Cool Thoughts
Empowering Mindset
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Big Problem/Little Problem
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What’s In and Out of Your Control?
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What Are My Choices?
Respecting Relationships
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Be Kind and Give Compliments
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Helpful or Hurtful
Orchestrating Success
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Predict the Outcome
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Fail Forward
CLASS
Succeed in School
This course is all about succeeding in school and in any performance endeavor. Children will learn tools to improve their daily process.
Create Habits
- Routines Get Things Done
- Effort is More Important than Talent
Level UP
- Be Better Than You, No Others
- Care About Quality
Ask for Help
- Ask for Help
- Be Flexible
Set a Time to Work
- Knockout
- Momentum
Start Strong
- It’s the Start That Stops Us
- Appreciate the Small Stuff
SMILE
Increase Happiness
This course is all about happiness. Empower your child with actionable tools to increase their joy and happiness in life!
See the Good
- Appreciate the Small Stuff
- Be Compassionate
Manage Your Mindset
- Attitude of Gratitude
- Smart Risk or Reckless Risk
Impact Your World
- Be Proactive
- Focus on the Good Stuff
Look for Joy
- Laughter
- Be Adventurous
Expand Your View
- Thousands of Parts
- Change Got To to Get To
What Parents and Educators Are Saying About the Student Life Skills Online Program
Penelope L. Peterson Ph.D.
Dean, School of Education and Social Policy, Northwestern University
In Student Life Skills, Paul Sweetow provides useful tools for parents and teachers to help children learn skills for coping with their feelings in different life situations involving school, family and friends. I highly recommend the book to parents and teachers who want to help children develop resilience so that each child can deal easily with hardships that come along.
Stan McCracken, Ph.D.
Lecturer-Retired, University of Chicago, Vietnam Veteran—US Army
As a veteran and clinician working with the military, I understand that the relationship with our children are critically important for the emotional wellness of both the child and the parent. Student Life Skills provides actionable tools and strategies for parents to help their children in areas of: increasing happiness, reducing stress and anger, building grit and resilience, succeeding in school, and enhancing relationships with family and friends. I highly recommend Student Life Skills to all military parents.