Encourage acts of kindness.Kids get a lot of corrective feedback when they make mistakes, but they don’t always get positive feedback for acts of kindness and compassion. Notice the kind things ...

Ever feel like navigating the world of child-rearing is like trying to solve a Rubik's Cube blindfolded? You're definitely ...

But telling kids to “be kind” is vague. Instead, Kraft suggests teaching kindness through a “framework of specificity.” By this he means we should challenge our children (and ourselves!) ...

As Sam’s mother retold the incident to her father at dinner, his response surprised her: "Look, nice is good, but I’ll take kind over nice any day." Doing something that benefits another when ...

All parents want to raise their kids to be kind and respectful of others, but it can be a challenge. Sometimes, it's all a mom can do to get through the day, let alone teach their kids a lifelong ...

When your kids want to make a donation, praise them for being kind individuals. These small steps can help your child build empathy for others and show kindness to those in need, and might even ...

Her work has implications for parents, she adds. If we want our kids to learn how to be kind and helpful toward others, the building blocks are already there within them. That’s a tendency that can be ...

The towel was my scarlet letter: A message to all the cool kids that I was not of their kind. I begged my mom to send me home. "You only have a few days left," she said. "Try to find some kind ...

The latest science shows it will also nudge them to be humble, kind, and caring. And that’s for a whole lot of parents, that’s the true definition of raising successful kids. The opinions ...

Curious if your child is just a little too kind-hearted? If their feelings are pure and they express themselves without ...

Hali Kil receives funding from the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council of Canada. Simon Fraser University provides funding as a member of The Conversation CA. Simon Fraser University ...