In the same way that many things take time and practice, kindness is something that kids learn. There are many things you can do to help your child become a kinder and gentler person. Kindness is how ...

Observing a group of mixed-age early elementary school students at play during recess, I quickly noted a pattern of behavior. The oldest kids took charge with confidence, telling the others what to ...

While parents can't control all external influences, they can inspire kindness through their example and communication with their children. By paying early attention to children's empathy, parents can ...

This post is part I of a two-part series. Teens in the United States are suffering. The reasons are many, including the lingering effects of the pandemic, fears stemming from unrelenting school ...

You're so stupid! What a loser! You look like a total cow in those jeans! Would you talk this way to a friend - or even to a stranger for that matter? Of course not. (Or at least I hope not! If you do ...

Suddenly a baby started crying loudly in the market. I turned down the aisle and saw her in a carriage with a tear-streaked pink face, her parents nearby trying to comfort her. The father picked her ...