A bit of understanding – plus effort to regulate yourself and give compassionate feedback – can shift a stuck relationship into something more bearable, perhaps even meaningful.
- Assistant Professor of Psychology, Pomona College
Everyone wants to raise kind children, but telling kids to be nice gets you only so far − young people need to practice those skills with their peers.
Sensitive, responsive interactions with caregivers are crucial to babies’ brain development, social skills and even physical health.
Teenagers develop empathy over time, but those who feel safe and connected with their families may have a head start.
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