We live in a time when empathy is not only lacking but on the decline. Kids are bullied because of the color of their skin, religion, culture, a disability and more. Bullying and cyberbullying are increasing, especially for black and brown kids, LGBT youth, and Jewish and Muslim youth. Fueled by decreases in respect, kindness, and compassion, the house is on fire! Empathy may be not be a cure-all, but just a little effort can transform a child into a more sensitive, caring human being. The good news is that empathy - the ability to "walk in someone else's shoes" - can be taught. This book is all about teaching adults to teach empathy to kids. The payoff will last a lifetime. In this helpful guide, parents, caregivers and teachers are coached to help their children and students to develop social-emotional skills that will equip them to better navigate the world with self-compassion and empathetic concern. The Empathy Advantage is for the busiest parents and educators. It provides tips, strategies, online resources, and activities that are fun and engaging and take just 10 to 20 minutes. It emphasizes the importance of starting early, being good role models, spending quality face-to-face time together, and more. It will help readers understand the dynamics of bullying and teach children to stand up not only for themselves but others. And it explores other topics including managing media in the home, the value of pets in inculcating empathy, active listening, and self-compassion - i.e. being as forgiving and kind to yourself as you would to a friend.
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By Lynne Azarchi
Inhalt
CONTENTS
Acknowledgments
Chapter 1 Why YOU Should Care about Empathy
Chapter 2 Empathy CAN Be Taught
Chapter 3 The Science and Biology of Empathy
Chapter 4 Empathy 101: Defining How Empathy Fits in with Other Emotional Skills
Chapter 5 Empathy, Media, and Social Media
Chapter 6 Parent Tips Strengthening Moral Compasses
Chapter 7 Teaching Empathy: Infant to Three Years
Chapter 8 Teaching Empathy: Three to Six Years
Chapter 9 Teaching Empathy: Elementary Years
Chapter 10 Teaching Empathy: Middle School Years
Chapter 11 Teaching Empathy: High School Years
Chapter 12 Empathy: Critical for Bullying Prevention
Chapter 13 What Parents Want
Chapter 14 Self-Compassion and Self-Empathy
Chapter 15 Active Listening
Chapter 16 Empathy and Gender
Chapter 17 Empathy's Cousins: Social-Emotional Skills
Chapter 18 Teaching Empathy through Documentary Films, Storytelling, and Photos
Chapter 19 Pets and Empathy
Chapter 20 Heroes and More Heroes
Chapter 21 Empathy and Paying It Forward
Last Thoughts
Appendices
Bibliography