Christy
These are very good points. Thank you for sharing.
Empathy is a skill that can be increased with practice.
Model Empathy: Show empathy in your interactions with others. Kids learn by observing how you respond to people's feelings.
Discuss Feelings: Talk about emotions regularly. Ask your child how they think others might feel in different situations.
Use Stories: Read books or watch movies that highlight empathy. Discuss the characters' feelings and actions.
Encourage Perspective-Taking: Ask your child to imagine how someone else might feel in a given situation.
Praise Empathetic Behavior: Recognize and praise your child when they show empathy.
Engage in Charitable Activities: Involve your child in activities that help others, such as volunteering or donating.
To learn more, see:
(1) https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/peaceful-parenting/201812/the-secret-teaching-child-empathy
(2) https://www.understood.org/en/articles/teaching-empathy-activities
(3) https://greatergood.berkeley.edu/article/item/seven_ways_to_foster_empathy_in_kids
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- rebecca lupinacci
Thank you for the post. Not only is it interesting but also educational and good advice. Wish so eine told me years ago
- Yong
This is very helpful information. Thank you.
- charliekitty22
Those are awesome. My school district adopted a curriculum for that as well. I can't remember what it was called. I only used it one year here I retired. It's easy to be their best role model too.
- Cll Khaing
Thank you for sharing.
- TreeHugger8701
Yes! So important to do more than just "tell" kids to be empathetic; we gotta SHOW them!
- Khin Aye Mon
Thank you 🙏
- Mee kyi Chen
Thanks.
