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The Step-By-Step Guide to Teaching Your Child Empathy

October 31, 2022 The Ed Psych Practice No Comments Referrals Communication Skills, Compassion, Emotional Regulation, Empathy, friendships, Resolve Conflicts, Secure Attachments, Self-Reflection

Takeaway: Empathy helps us be more caring/connected people, but it’s a challenging skill to develop. So, we parents need to help our children understand the roots of empathy (e.g., recognising and honouring emotions, taking other people’s perspectives, etc.) and encourage them to exercise their ‘empathy muscles.’ Read More

Can Children Practice Mindfulness? And Does It Work?

October 29, 2020 The Ed Psych Practice No Comments Therapy Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, ADHD, Buddhism, Children, Compassion, Executive Functions, Mindfulness, Mindfulness Based CBT, Minimise Anxiety, Present Moments

Takeaway: Research shows that mindfulness is a legitimate tool to change the way we deal with challenges. And the exciting thing is that it works with children, too. But you’ll need to use the right approach: Choose realistic goals, don’t force mindfulness on your child, choose the right exercises, and set a good example. Read More

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The Step-By-Step Guide to Teaching Your Child Empathy

Can Children Practice Mindfulness? And Does It Work?