When I teach self-compassion to kids in schools, I do an exercise in which kids imagine that a friend of theirs has lost or broken something special. How would they respond to their friend? I then ask ...

As parents and professionals continue to address the problem of bullying among young people, experts advise that fostering compassion in young people is among the best ways to prevent verbal, physical ...

To feel safe and loved and learn empathy, kids need their parents to offer and model compassion. If they don't get enough of that kindness and understanding, they'll develop bad habits to cope with ...

Children have a special way of seeing the world. They don’t care about status, appearances, or old grudges—they simply notice when someone needs a friend, a hug, or a helping hand. Whether it’s ...