When I teach self-compassion to kids in schools, I do an exercise in which kids imagine that a friend of theirs has lost or broken something special. How would they respond to their friend? I then ask ...

Kids often see the world in ways adults forget. These 12 moments show how their pure kindness, empathy, and compassion ...

Children often surprise adults with their insight and creativity. Small moments, like helping with homework or solving ...

Last week my column ran online and in print with photos of a dog named Sally. The caption read that she had been in our care since 2018. I’m happy to report that this was a misprint. Sally’s photos ...

Raising compassionate children is no small feat these days. Because of the egocentrism of children's early years combined with the increasingly prevalent messages of selfishness, narcissism, and ...

Rohan’s nighttime fears of being robbed and abducted began at five years old. At nine, Rohan was still sleeping in his mother’s room plagued by nighttime obsessions. “I feel like we’re going to get ...

Compassion means reaching out to others. Think of all of the qualities that you admire most in others and that you would most like to instill in your children. My guess is that compassion is high on ...

There’s no such thing as a “perfect parent,” but there are incredibly important ways for parents to show up for their kids — teaching them empathy, compassion, trust, respect, and honesty in ways that ...

DECATUR - After producing dozens of new blankets as part of Boiling Springs Church of God's vacation Bible school, the students and their parents were glad to have made a difference. The blankets, ...

Teenage depression and suicidal thoughts are at an all-time high, prompting concerns about adequate preparation for life's challenges. Schools should prioritize mental health education and support ...