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 ...

Empathy is wired into our brains. We actually have cells in our brain called mirror neurons, which fire as if we are doing the same task as another person is doing, or feeling what they are feeling.

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

This brilliant Instagram post from therapist Yolanda Renteria is full of simple practices to help you show up better for the children in your life. In a world filled with hustle and bustle, it's easy ...

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 ...

The challenge leaves one parent without a cookie to see how children will respond. Some toddlers happily share a cookie with their mom or dad, while others burst into tears, quickly scarf down their ...

COLUMBUS, Ga. (WTVM) - Aflac is working to teach children about empathy with the release of their new book in collaboration with bestselling children’s author Sheri Fink. Today, the company hosted ...