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Be an Illuminator: The Skill That Changes Everything
This year’s Choose Love Awareness Month theme is Be an Illuminator, and it might be the most important skill we practice all year. The idea was inspired by author David Brooks, who describes “Illuminators” as people who help others feel seen, valued, and understood....
Your Invisible Ripples of Love
You drop a rock in a pond. Ripples spread far beyond where you can see. Your classroom works the same way. The Courage Ripple: When you stay calm during chaos, students learn they can find peace in storms. They carry that courage home, to friends, into their futures....
Here’s What Educators Told Us About the Impact of Choose Love in Their Classrooms and Schools
By Scarlett Lewis, Chief Movement Officer, Choose Love Movement™ The Choose Love for Schools™ curriculum was created by teachers, for teachers—which means it's practical, flexible, and deeply aligned with what educators and students really need in the classroom....
Choosing Love: Creating Safer Schools Through Courage, Compassion and Connection
By Scarlett Lewis, Chief Movement Officer, Choose Love Movement Every child deserves to walk into school feeling safe, supported, and seen. But in today’s world, where anxiety, bullying, and violence are on the rise, emotional safety has become just as important as...
Dr. Vivek Murthy at the “Hearts Open Wide” Summit
by Scarlett Lewis, Chief Movement Officer, Choose Love Movement I am so honored to announce Dr. Vivek Murthy, former U.S. Surgeon General, will be joining our Choose Love Movement™’s fundraiser, Hearts Open Wide Summit, on June 28th. We have a common mantra, Choose...
Choose Love Awareness Month Ripple of Love Poster Winners Announced
As part of this year’s Awareness Month, we launched the "Choose Love: Ripples of Love" Poster Contest to celebrate the power of love, kindness, and compassion, and how one act of kindness can create a ripple effect across communities. Today, we're thrilled to...
Hearts Open Wide Summit: A Tribute to Jesse’s Legacy
By Scarlett Lewis, Chief Movement Officer, Choose Love Movement™ The "Hearts Open Wide Summit" is more than a gathering — it's a tribute, a movement, and a call to action for educators and parents alike. Honoring my son, Jesse Lewis, who would be turning 19 on June...
The Importance of Play as a Way to Choose Love
By Scarlett Lewis, Chief Movement Officer, Choose Love Movement™ In the aftermath of tragedy, we often seek answers—why did this happen? What could have been done differently? Dr. Stuart Brown, a psychiatrist and researcher, found himself on such a quest after the...
A Compassionate Touch for Mental Health Awareness Month
By Scarlett Lewis, Chief Movement Officer, Choose Love Movement Each May, Mental Health Awareness Month invites us to reflect on the importance of emotional well-being—for ourselves, our families, and our communities. While mental health conversations usually center...
Mental Health Awareness Month Focus on Havening
By Scarlett Lewis, Chief Movement Officer, Choose Love Movement May is Mental Health Awareness Month, and mental health challenges are more widespread than ever. Anxiety, depression, stress, and trauma affect people from all walks of life — but alongside this growing...
