If there’s one thing the world agrees on, it’s this: Nelson Mandela wasn’t just a political hero, he was a living example of what forgiveness and compassion can achieve. And while he changed nations, ...

When I teach self-compassion to kids in schools, I do an exercise in which kids imagine that a friend of theirs has lost or broken something special. How would they respond to their friend? I then ask ...

Today, as the world moves forward amidst technology, competition, and a fast-paced lifestyle, sensitivity and intimacy in ...

is no small feat these days. Because of the egocentrism of children's early years combined with the increasingly prevalent messages of selfishness, narcissism, and indifference that popular culture ...

Rohan’s nighttime fears of being robbed and abducted began at five years old. At nine, Rohan was still sleeping in his mother’s room plagued by nighttime obsessions. “I feel like we’re going to get ...

While there’s no such thing as a perfect parent, the best ones show up for their kids, teaching them empathy, compassion, trust, respect, and honesty in ways that add value to their lives, even into ...

Teenage depression and suicidal thoughts are at an all-time high, prompting concerns about adequate preparation for life's challenges. Schools should prioritize mental health education and support ...