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At Positively Moxie, we create effective, beneficial, and actionable resources for educators, parents, and other invested adults to teach young people the skills of resilience and well-being.

"Kind words can be short and easy to speak, but their echoes are truly endless." β€” Mother Teresa

6 Reasons to Teach Kindness

Kindness shows up as a comforting hug, encouraging words, a helpful or generous act, or a friendly smile. Although kindness is all about giving to others, the givers of kindness often benefit the most. Children who are kind will develop empathy and resilience...

February Calendar

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Research Connection

Research is once again affirming the need for brain breaks. In a 2025 UK research study, partipants who got informal brain breaks - drinking water, talking to a classmate, closing their eyes, or stretching - outperformed peers who where expected to have sustained attention during the entire lecture. Depending on the age of your students, it may be necessary to have break breaks every 8 to 15 minutes.

Product Spotlight: Bundle of Empathy

Teaching students empathy will allow them to flourish in the classroom and beyond. This trio of lessons explores how our perception of the world shapes our behavior and experience, and how we can best show up in the world with kindness and compassion.

Wellness Wrap

2026 is the Year of the Cabbage! Finally, the often overlooked cruciferous vegetable is getting all the attention. Besides its versatility, one of the main benefits of cabbage is its many nutrients. It supports gut health, the heart, and boosts the immune system. Read here to learn more and to get some recipe ideas.

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Molly, a school counselor, and Jill, a school-based occupational therapist, combine their know-how and energy, or their "MOXIE," to create relevant and actionable resources for student well-being and resilience.

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