P.S. 121 Throop NYC and See the Good! connect families around happiness and well-being
The evening concluded with an energetic, community-wide performance of the program’s signature Strength Bird Dance
Bronx, NY – February 4, 2026
Building on its ongoing collaboration with P.S. 6 Throop, See the Good!, the Finnish research-based Social Emotional Learning (SEL) program grounded in positive education and psychology, hosted its first-ever Parent Evening at the school last week. The event, requested by the school’s principal to extend the partnership into family engagement.
The Positive Parent Evening brought together parents, guardians, and students for an interactive event focused on recognizing and nurturing children’s strengths and family well-being. Families participated in guided activities designed to help them understand which character strengths their children are developing at school and how to support those strengths at home.
The impact was immediate. Parents practiced positive, strengths-based feedback with their children in real time, creating meaningful moments of connection. A highlight of the evening was a storytelling activity in which families shared “hidden strength stories,” personal moments reflecting resilience, kindness, courage, and other core strengths often unnoticed in daily life. The exercise sparked authentic conversations and reinforced the vital role families play in supporting children’s emotional growth.
Alan S. Farrell, parent of a 3rd grader (left) and Don White, parent of a 2nd grader (right)
What parents are saying:
“The topic of the evening is so important - even for adults. We perform and learn better when we’re happy.” - Don White, parent of a 2nd grader.
“It was a great presentation and very informative. Happiness really affects your day, and learning how to spread happiness to my kids at home is so important.” - Brieonna Briggs, parent of a 1st grader.
“This topic is very important and needed at this time. Parents are so busy working, and this is a great reminder of how to bring these practices home.” - Alan S. Farrell, parent of a 3rd grader.
Brieonna Briggs, parent of a 1st grader
“Happiness and learning go hand in hand,” said Dr. Kaisa Vuorinen, founder of See the Good!. “When families and schools partner around a shared strengths-based language, children develop not only academically, but also in confidence, curiosity, kindness, and overall well-being.”
The evening concluded with an energetic, community-wide performance of the program’s signature Strength Bird Dance, bringing parents and students together in celebration. The event left attendees smiling and underscored the power of positivity to build stronger school communities.
About See the Good!
See the Good! is built on years of academic research from Finnish education experts. We offer a strength-based program that empowers teachers to create positive, inclusive, and reflective lessons for K-12 students. Our vision is to unlock the full potential within every student, helping them shine and flourish through all stages of life, while prioritizing teacher well-being. See the Good! partners with schools in New York, Pennsylvania, and across the U.S., helping schools cultivate communities where everyone feels seen, supported, and empowered.
Media contact:
Louis Bui
International Relations
See the Good!
louis@seethegood
+358 40 174 1666
www.seethegood.app
