Posts tagged: Empathy

In 3rd and 4th grade, I participated in an afterschool Kids Club organized by a neighborhood grandmother. I would walk…

Growing up, I was frequently told that good girls should be humble. I was expected to hide my intelligence and avoid…

“Thank you.” Two simple words we teach children when they’re small and hope they will use often. Giving thanks…

Kids love emojis. As fun visual substitutes for words, they help children share how they’re feeling and communicate…

What can children do about a situation that seems unfair or unjust? How can they be allies? These are two of the…

My children loved going for walks when they were little. They would point out flowers, watch a caterpillar inch its way…

“Losers! Losers!” shouted a kid on the opposing soccer team. My fifth grader and her teammates were headed to the…

Sorting through a box of old school papers, I found a story one of my children wrote in 2nd grade. Her teacher had…

When my eldest child was three, she shocked our neighbor by explaining in detail how a refrigerator works. Amber loved…

My daughter came home talking about a new girl in her class. Since being the new kid can be challenging, I want my…