Simon Baron-Cohen is Professor of Developmental Psychopathology at the University of Cambridge and Fellow at Trinity College, Cambridge. He is Director of the Autism Research Centre (ARC) in Cambridge Also see the Culture of Empathy Buil…

I was reminded of the importance of small things that reflect empathy just last week and how it can make such an important difference. I was at my mother’s“I’ll know it when I see it” is a phrase often used to describe…

That is the path of fear, and the absurd notion that more guns will result in less violence. The path of fear leads to anger, hatred, violence and depression. As a physician I can say it leads to mental and physical illness. It helps neither the parent…

Following are some of Dr. Borba’s tips for how to flip the focus and cultivate kindness.When your children walk out the door, remind them to do one or two kind things each day.Show that you value kindness. Do not just ask, “What you get on …