Bullying is not an epidemic; it’s a behaviour that can be changed. ..The key to ending bullying, in Bazelon’s view, is to foster empathy in individuals. One basic thing is to use stories, because kids really will respond to diffe…

Contagious yawning in the monkeys may have its roots in empathy, which can help coordinate the emotions of a group..   For bonobos, yawning is contagious, but only between friends. Yawns spread more easily between family and close friends, and fro…

In the May 20, 2013, issue of The New Yorker, Yale psychologist Paul Bloom agreed with my point. In reviewing a spate of recent books advocating the importance of empathy, Bloom concludes that empathy can only get us so far. He points out that emp…

Five simple tips you can try today with your children.When it comes to combating bullying and making schools safer places to learn, it’s time we took the seatbelt approach. Rather than focus exclusively on punishments and reactionary respons…