empathy

Scott Aukerman, co-founder of "Between Two Ferns," defaulted to comedy to disarm bullies early in life. He thinks humor is key to fostering empathy and genuine interactions. Read more

A new study explores what brain changes happen when children start understanding that other people may have different thoughts, beliefs, or perspectives. Read more

Psychologist Arthur Ciaramicoli argues that empathic listening may be the key to reducing stress in our lives. Read more

One Berkeley preschool is baking empathy into its curriculum—and for good reason. Read more

Kids struggling with chronic emotional and behavioral problems are sometimes labelled as "misbehaving" by parents and teachers alike. Here's how to speak to the child behind the behavior. Read more

Is compassion something we only have so much of? Or can we be trained to love more people more of the time? Jennifer Campbell reports. Read more

Do you prioritize other people's feelings over your own? You might be falling into the "empathy trap." Read more

You know the ones: They punch, kick, swear, and generally give us a hard time. Mitch Abblett, Ph.D., explores our perception of naughty kids and how we can change it with a little mindfulness. Read more

Daniel Goleman, author of Leadership: The Power of Emotional Intelligence shares a short list of competencies in The New York Times this week. Read more

A new study suggests how we can reap greater emotional rewards from helping others. Read more