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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.

Friendship Groups, Cliques, & Fitting-In

“What if there’s someone in my group that isn’t very nice to me?” “Can I be in more than one group?” “What if my group of friends don’t get along…

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Meet Tyson, Director of URSTRONG Schools!

Head of Wellbeing. Teacher. Guitar Enthusiast. We are so excited to announce that Tyson Greenwood is our new Director of URSTRONG Schools! Tyson brings extensive insight, expertise, and experience to our team….

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URSTRONG Shop is OPEN!

Classroom Posters, Playground Signs, and Teaching Tools  We are so excited to announce the launch of our URSTRONG Shop with visual tools to bring our whole-school friendship strategy to life!…

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Friendship is…EMPATHY!

At URSTRONG, we look at social-emotional wellbeing through the lens of friendship. This month, we’re zooming in on EMPATHY, the ability to truly understand how another person is feeling. Within…

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Friendship is…COURAGE!

At URSTRONG, we look at social-emotional wellbeing through the lens of friendship. This month, we’re zooming in on COURAGE… We believe courage is when we feel butterflies, but do it…

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An Invitation to The White House

Breaking Down Gender Stereotypes at The White House Back in April 2016, Michael (CEO of URSTRONG) and Dana (Founder) had the great honour of being invited by Jess Weiner to…

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Happy PALentine’s Day!

Looking for a fun Valentine’s Day activity? Focus on friendships with these printable PALentine’s Day cards!  “What qualities do you admire most in your friends?” Get out the colourful markers,…

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How to Support Kids with Friendship Issues Online

November 8, 2021 “What do I do when my friend is constantly spamming me?” “What if I keep getting added to a group chat on WhatsApp, but I don’t want…

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New Classroom Posters: Coming Soon!

URSTRONG Classroom Poster Sets We are so thrilled to share a sneak peek of our brand new URSTRONG Classroom Posters that will be available in our shop in early 2022!…

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Think of Yourself as a “Friendship Coach”

In late 2016, writer and author Kasey Edwards reached out to me and asked: Should parents get involved in their kids’ friendships? As she detailed in her article that published…

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Two Words to Say to Kids When They Mess up

Time and time again, the little people in our lives say and do the wrong thing. That’s because they’re still learning and they’re human. Just like us adults, they make…

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10 Reasons to NOT Call the Other Child’s Parents

Let’s start with this: You love your child. That love you feel for your child is raw and visceral – that kick-in-the-stomach kind of love. And, because of that, nothing hurts…

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