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 ...

If there’s one thing the world agrees on, it’s this: Nelson Mandela wasn’t just a political hero, he was a living example of what forgiveness and compassion can achieve. And while he changed nations, ...

Compassion means reaching out to others. Think of all of the qualities that you admire most in others and that you would most like to instill in your children. My guess is that compassion is high on ...

When a child throws a full-blown tantrum over a minor setback, you might be tempted to respond with tough love. But the key to raising kids who grow up to be mentally strong, resilient adults is to ...

Rohan’s nighttime fears of being robbed and abducted began at five years old. At nine, Rohan was still sleeping in his mother’s room plagued by nighttime obsessions. “I feel like we’re going to get ...

While there’s no such thing as a perfect parent, the best ones show up for their kids, teaching them empathy, compassion, trust, respect, and honesty in ways that add value to their lives, even into ...

Real kindness from a teacher has a way of changing students in ways no lesson ever could. These stories show that empathy, ...

Way too many younger dads are forgetting to teach their kids basic life lessons that actually matter once they grow up. Not everything kids need to know comes from school, sports, or the internet.