Parents want to raise kids who care about other people’s feelings and who have an inner moral compass. Of course, that’s much easier said than done. From a young age, children should learn to value ...

A well-rounded education doesn't just include learning spelling and math. Kids need to learn how to be compassionate, too.

Nonprofit organization A Touch of Understanding is teaching empathy and inclusion to Northern California students through hands-on workshops about disabilities. IMPACT WITH A TOUCH OF UNDERSTANDING.

I recently had an encounter with other parents where it was difficult for some to understand what it’s like to parent a child with special needs. I realized we often receive sympathy, when we really ...

When a loved one isn’t feeling well, finding the right words can be challenging—especially for children. That’s why bestselling author Sheri Fink and astronaut Kellie Gerardi have teamed up to create ...

Our new research shows that parents who express empathy toward their teenagers may give teens a head start in developing the skill themselves. In addition, adolescents who show empathy and support ...

Children begin noticing differences in race, gender, and culture at a very young age. If parents avoid these conversations, kids may internalize stereotypes from peers, media, or even silence itself.

Empathy is the ability to understand and sympathize with another person’s experience. It is demonstrated through communicating and interacting with others in ways that show caring and shared ...

Children who report being more empathetic are more likely to show signs of poorer health in the face of more interparental conflict than less empathetic children, according to a new study led by ...

When we talk about bullying, most people picture middle school hallways, anonymous online posts, or cliques forming in adolescence. But the truth is, the seeds of bullying are planted much earlier.