UnSelfie: Why Empathetic Kids Succeed in Our All-About-Me World

Empathy is the one human capacity that allows us to link minds and hearts across cultures and generations to transform our lives.

Empathy can be instilled, and it is composed of teachable habits that can be developed, practiced, and lived. Empathy is what lays the foundation for helping children live one essential truth: We are all humans who share the same fears and concerns, and deserve to be treated with dignity.

Self-absorption in all its forms kills empathy, let alone compassion. When we focus on ourselves, our world contracts as our problems and preoccupations loom large. But when we focus on others, our world expands.

We are all humans who share the same fears and concerns, and deserve to be treated with dignity.

A tender, empowering story that helps children navigate big emotions and rediscover their inner strength. Jane Wellson’s Liam’s Lost Sparkle is a wonderful tool for parents and educators to foster resilience and self-awareness in young hearts.

Teens eat, bunk, talk, and play together; team-building challenges help them rely on one another, and activities help them find creative solutions together.

Hostility gives way when groups pull together to achieve overriding goals that are real and compelling to all concerned,” Sherif explained.29 It’s an important finding to remember. A key to