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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...
Kicking Off Mental Health Awareness Month: How Simple Movements Can Transform Your Nervous System
By Scarlett Lewis, Chief Movement Officer, Choose Love Movement May is Mental Health Awareness Month, a national movement to raise awareness, reduce stigma, and empower people with tools to support emotional well-being. As part of this important initiative, we’re...
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...
The Art of Staying in the Learning Zone: Choosing Love Over Fear
By Scarlett Lewis, Chief Movement Officer, Choose Love Movement We all have a natural inclination to stay within our comfort zones. This is where life feels stable, safe, and familiar—a place of low stress and security. However, real growth and fulfillment lie beyond...
Press Release: Westover Magnet School Becomes CT’s First Certified School
Newtown, CT (March 21, 2025) – A Choose Love Movement™, a non-profit providing no cost, life skills programs for schools, homes and communities, announced today Westover Magnet School in Stamford as its first certified school in Connecticut, and seventh nationwide....
Announcing the First Choose Love Certified School in Connecticut! Westover Magnet School.
By Scarlett Lewis, Chief Movement Officer, Choose Love Movement I had the absolute joy of spending a delightful evening at Westover Magnet School in Stamford, CT, with Connecticut's Choose Love Ambassador, Laurie Sullivan, attending their Choose Love Parent Night—and...
Choosing Love to Conquer our own Cell Phone Addiction
By Scarlett Lewis, Chief Movement Officer, Choose Love Movement In recent years, the debate over cell phone use in schools has intensified, with many advocating for strict bans to curb distractions and promote learning. However, this approach raises a critical...
