When I was a kid, there was no such thing as a social and emotional curriculum. Feelings were something to work out on the playground, or after the last bell of the day rang. Today, my elementary-age ...

A reader writes: “Ask your kids: What can bored privileged teens, with broadband access and computers, do to help others?” To the Editor: Re “I Hate the Mom That Covid Has Made Me” (Op-Ed, Dec. 29): ...

“My 3-year-old doesn’t seem very empathetic. Does this mean something is wrong?” “Someone told me that kids can’t 'do' empathy until age 9. Is that true?” These are examples of the types of questions ...

Seventy-six years ago on this day, my father landed on the beaches of Normandy. I grew up hearing his stories about D-day +3, the third day after the initial invasion. He was part of the anti-aircraft ...

Volunteering can be an effective and important teaching tool for families who want to teach their children appreciation, empathy and community. “I feel it crucial to help my children understand the ...

There’s no such thing as a “perfect parent,” but there are incredibly important ways for parents to show up for their kids — teaching them empathy, compassion, trust, respect, and honesty in ways that ...

Children begin noticing differences in race, gender, and culture at a very young age. If parents avoid these conversations, kids may internalize stereotypes from peers, media, or even silence itself.