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.

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 ...

Author Monica Berg, in collaboration with her 10-year-old daughter Abigail, has released a new children’s book, “The Tale of the Other Glove.” The story, inspired by real-life events, teaches children ...

Story-based games are another engaging way to teach empathy through storytelling. These games usually require kids to make ...

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 ...

In a world where academic success often takes center stage, one mom’s viral Instagram reel is reminding us of an even more important way to prepare our children for the classroom. The video, shared by ...

The presence of robots in schools is no longer surprising. How do elementary school children treat humanoid robots? Are they ...

Last week, many of the country’s leading scientists assembled in Orange County, CA for the first ever conference on children and screens. The concern that came up again and again during panels, ...