Empathy grows in the small stuff. These everyday moments help children notice feelings, take another person’s perspective, ...

When I was a kid, there was no such thing as a social and emotional curriculum. Feelings were something to work out on the playground, or after the last bell of the day rang. Today, my elementary-age ...

Empathy is the ability to understand and respect the perspective of others. It is at the root of a child’s ability to be kind and compassionate. A child’s sense of empathy appears early in life, which ...

In 2024, 51% of families read aloud to their very young children, while 37% read aloud to their kids between the ages of 6 and 8 years old.

But they were not teaching kindness, conflict resolution, or even problem solving, which are the things I prioritize as a parent—the building blocks of empathy. The school is not just relying on ...

Stephen Covey used to start conversations with “How are you?” He would listen intently to the response and then ask about your family, work and life. In "The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People," he ...

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Teaching your child to understand what another person is feeling is essential to helping him embrace differences, build relationships, communicate more effectively, and gain a global perspective.

When I was a kid, there was no such thing as a social and emotional curriculum. Feelings were something to work out on the playground, or after the last bell of the day rang. Today, my elementary-age ...

I perched on the edge of an undersized plastic chair across from my daughter’s teacher at our first elementary parent/teacher conference of the year. “ Your daughter listens well and is so well ...