In Denmark, students learn empathy the way they learn math, in school. Not coincidentally, the Danes are the happiest people on earth. What children do not come by naturally is empathy, the ability to understand another person’s perspective …

In Denmark, students learn empathy the way they learn math, in school. Not coincidentally, the Danes are the happiest people on earthWhat children do not come by naturally is empathy, the ability to understand another person’s perspective and wan…

The Danes’ highly developed sense of empathy is one of the main reasons that Denmark is consistently voted one of the happiest countries in the world (this year it is once again number one). Empathy plays a key role in improving our social connec…

From the book “Unselfie: Why Empathetic Kids Succeed in Our All-About-Me World,” the author Borba recommends the following nine steps to teach your child empathy.1. Develop Emotional Literacy.2. Create a Family Mission Statement.3. Stay Foc…

Books are a great way to teach empathy to kids because the stories themselves allow us to see things from another perspective, to connect with others, and to learn that, as Dr. Seuss teaches us in Horton Hears a Who, “A person’s a…

The ability to balance empathy and analytical thinking is a huge advantage. In other words, to be a true competitor, you also need to be truly empathetic. Although empathy—the ability to understand and share the feelings of others—has …