Parents often ask me, “How can I best support my child or teen?”  My answer, “Be empathic.”  Listen to what your kid has to say, try to understand his/her feelings, and view situations from his/her perspective.  You do not have to share …

Some of the evidence that compassion can be cultivated comes from studies on “social-emotional learning” (or SEL), school programs that complement the standard emphasis on academics with age-attuned lessons in self-awareness, managing upset…

The machine has three emotional states: “curious”, “calm” and “scared” and will react depending on the volume and tone of the conversation. Loud or aggressive sounds will make the robot shake and become “scared”.It is hoped that by interacting with the…

It’s not so much a storybook as it is a guide for its reader. It’s a litany of ideas and examples through which children can stretch theirempathy. Simple, every-day ways. At home, in school, in their communities. Through acts of kin…