Parents want to raise kids who care about other people’s feelings and who have an inner moral compass. Of course, that’s much easier said than done. From a young age, children should learn to value ...

Empathy is wired into our brains. We actually have cells in our brain called mirror neurons, which fire as if we are doing the same task as another person is doing, or feeling what they are feeling.

In a world where academic success often takes center stage, one mom’s viral Instagram reel is reminding us of an even more important way to prepare our children for the classroom. The video, shared by ...

Author Monica Berg, in collaboration with her 10-year-old daughter Abigail, has released a new children’s book, “The Tale of the Other Glove.” The story, inspired by real-life events, teaches children ...

When I was a kid, there was no such thing as a social and emotional curriculum. Feelings were something to work out on the playground, or after the last bell of the day rang. Today, my elementary-age ...

As the year’s end approaches, most Americans get bombarded by emailed and snail-mailed requests for donations to all manner of charities, A to Z. I’m an easy target, a softy readily seduced by ...

Books profoundly shape children's personalities, fostering empathy, confidence, and moral judgment. This article highlights ten timeless books that nu ...

In this recurring series, we ask literacy experts in classrooms and libraries to discuss their techniques for selecting and sharing books to lead engaging storytimes for young readers of all ages.