Parents

To Raise Empathetic Children, Parents Must Practice Empathy Themselves – News ad

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To Raise Empathetic Children, Parents Must Practice Empathy Themselves – News ad

How is empathy “passed down” in this way? When parents respond to children’s distress in a supportive, empathetic way, it gives children a model for how to respond to the distress of others. Friendships in the teen years may then give children a chance to practice and hone the empathy skills that they learned from … Read more

How Postcards to Parents Can Help Schools Get Kids Back to Class – News ad

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How Postcards to Parents Can Help Schools Get Kids Back to Class – News ad

Espinoza said students who missed school were missing out on other benefits, too. “When a child is on campus, they’re learning to engage with peers, they’re learning to engage with adults,” she said. “The socialization part of school is very rewarding in a young person’s life.” To address parental misconceptions about attendance, Espinoza shared facts … Read more