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 ...

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 ...

A new wave of animated children's programming is drawing comparisons to Bluey for its mix of emotional intelligence, gentle pacing, and inclusive storytelling. Titles like Carl the Collector, Puffin ...

As the year’s end approaches, most Americans get bombarded by emailed and snail-mailed requests for donations to all manner of charities, A to Z. I’m an easy target, a softy readily seduced by ...

Empathy is a quality of character that can change the world. –Barack Obama Source: Vibe Images/Canva Photos There is a way for us to talk to children with empathy, compassion, and kindness about their ...

With the threat of global warming and the debates about its existence growing stronger, many of us lean on the hope that future generations will have the knowledge and kindness needed to preserve our ...

A short, family-friendly bedtime reading routine helped young children grow in cognitive empathy and creativity, and simple pauses to reflect gave imagination an extra lift. Study: Keep the bedtime ...