Get Some Joy in January!

Finding joy in January can sound like toxic positivity, a stretch goal, and something completely unrealistic all rolled into one, but here at

Professional Development Menu

From full integration to more of an a-la-carte experience, our Social & Emotional Curriculum is available in a variety of options. One popular option for schools is our professional development options. No longer will your teacher groan at the thought of PD. Our professional development options offer a suite of solutions, there’s certain to be […]

The Character Effect™ Designated as a “Promising Approach” by CASEL

The Character Effect™, Beech Acres Parenting Center’s Social and Emotional program, was recently designated as a “Promising Approach” by the Collaborative for Academic, Social, and Emotional Learning (CASEL). The Character Effect™ will be included in CASEL’s Guide for Effective Social Emotional Program. “We’re thrilled to be included in the CASEL Guide to Effective Social and […]

Adulting 101: Social and Emotional Learning and Life Skills

Need a crash course in adulting? Honing your social and emotional skills is one of the best ways to build the life skills needed to not only survive but thrive in adulthood. Many people associate social and emotional learning with improved behavior and academics in school. The reality is that the social and emotional skills you […]

Citi of Northern Kentucky Provides Generous Support to The Character Effect™

Citibank of Northern Kentucky has been a valued partner and generous supporter of The Character Effect™ for the past two years. The organization has committed to supporting the program not only financially, but with their time and talent as well. To kick off the new school year, Citi wanted to make a big impact with […]

The Character Effect™ Has Been Designated as Evidenced-based by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)

Earlier this week we received notice that The Character Effect™ a universal social-emotional learning program for elementary school students has been designated as evidence-based by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). The Character Effect™ is a flexible developmental framework for the classroom that combines mindfulness and character strengths in an effective curriculum that […]

Positive Impact of Social Emotional Learning (SEL) Programs

The Positive Impact of Social Emotional Learning (SEL) Programs What if there was a universal, social & emotional curriculum that rallies all of the adults in a student’s life around their strengths? The Character Effect™ is a program from Beech Acres Parenting Center designed to do just that. Combining the brain science of mindfulness and […]

Miles Elementary a “Bright Spot” In Kentucky Learning Thanks To The Character Effect™

“Preparing more students to reach academic goals has been a years-long priority for teachers and administrators at Miles Elementary. Deep learning about social-emotional issues, the effects of adverse childhood experiences, and self-awareness skills have increased classroom success for teachers and students.” Lonnie Harp, Prichard Committee for Academic Excellence September 6th, 2019 We’re thrilled that Prichard […]