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There’s lots of exciting things happening at URSTRONG! We love sharing our key milestones as we work towards our goal of bringing friendship skills to children from all corners of the world.

Friendships Are the H.E.A.R.T. of Wellbeing: International Day of Friendship 2026

Photo: Marulan Public School (NSW) form a giant human heart! On July 30th, the International Day of Friendship (proclaimed by the United Nations), something pretty special happened. More than 200…

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Friendship is…RESPECT!

At URSTRONG, we look at social-emotional wellbeing through the lens of friendship. This month, we’re exploring the importance of RESPECT in friendships, which we define as: “Honouring and accepting your…

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London Schools Leading the Way with Friendology

When I created Friendology, my dream was simple: I wanted every child to have the skills, language, and self-awareness to build healthy friendships and navigate the normal ups and downs…

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Why “Best Friends” Matter More Than We Think

By Dana Kerford, Founder of URSTRONG Not long ago, I was talking to someone who was going through a really tough time. Gently, I suggested they might consider seeing a therapist…

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The World’s Largest Collection of Friendship Skills Lessons

144 New Lessons. One Big Promise Kept.  March 2026: At URSTRONG, we’ve been listening…to teachers, to students, to families, and to the incredible educators in our URSTRONG Schools around the…

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Top 5 Fave Takeaways from the Global Flourishing Study

Top 5 Fave Takeaways from the Global Flourishing Study By Dana Kerford, Founder of URSTRONG Every now and then, a research report lands in my inbox and I think… “YES. THIS.”…

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Monthly Wellbeing Themes 2026

Relationships are the HEART of wellbeing…and friendships are the most important relationships to kids at school!  At URSTRONG, everything starts with Friendology, our award-winning, skills-based friendship curriculum designed to be…

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Friendship is…FUN!

Start the Year on a Positive Note: Have FUN!  At URSTRONG, we ground everything we do in research. We’ve explored leading wellbeing frameworks like PERMA, CASEL, and the growing science…

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URSTRONG SCHOOL Spotlight: Coolbinia Primary School (Perth, WA)

Be You & Friendology at Coolbinia Primary School At URSTRONG, we believe healthy friendships are fundamental to children’s social-emotional wellbeing. That’s why we’re especially honored to be included in Be…

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New Groundbreaking Study Confirms: Friendship Skills Are Life Skills

How Childhood Relationships Shape Who We Become: What the Research Says By Dana Kerford, Founder of URSTRONG As someone who’s been championing friendship skills for over two decades, I can’t…

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URSTRONG School Spotlight: Northern Beaches Christian School (Sydney, NSW)

VIDEO: WELLBEING & FRIENDOLOGY AT NBCS At Northern Beaches Christian School (NBCS), students are not only learning academics—they’re learning the skills to build strong, meaningful friendships and navigate life’s challenges…

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In the News: Resilience programs for children helping build positive relationships

URSTRONG was recently featured in the Herald Sun, highlighting the brilliant work being done at schools around Australia with our Friendology friendship skills curriculum. A great big thank you to…

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