Empathy is more than a buzzword—it’s a foundational skill. The ability to recognize and understand others’ emotions—and to respond in ways that are constructive and caring—can help adolescents build ...

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“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 ...

Empathy is a complex and nuanced attribute, and it develops one step at a time, just like all other complex skills, from playing basketball to speaking a second language. It builds on several other of ...

Parents want to raise kids who care about other people’s feelings and who have an inner moral compass. Of course, that’s much easier said than done. From a young age, children should learn to value ...

I recently had an encounter with other parents where it was difficult for some to understand what it’s like to parent a child with special needs. I realized we often receive sympathy, when we really ...

Some time ago, I had to make one of the most difficult decisions in my career—letting an employee go. While I’d let employees go before, this was a particularly challenging situation. It was someone I ...

Empathy sits at the core of every meaningful relationship, yet it's often misunderstood. Most people assume empathy is simply about being kind or offering reassurance, but in practice, it's far more ...

Given the marked changes from the Trump Administration, it’s clear that societal issues dealing with identity—race, gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation and disability—are no longer a policy priority ...

Ekaterina Muravevskaia does not work for, consult, own shares in or receive funding from any company or organization that would benefit from this article, and has disclosed no relevant affiliations ...

When speaking to clients, especially pro bono ones, advisors must remember there is an important distinction between empathy and sympathy. Empathy is about truly feeling with someone, said Emily ...