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Developing empathy
An extensive paper outlining definitions of empathy. It canvasses the research and strategies to enable children to empathise with others. The paper is extensively referenced to enable more extensive readings on the development of empathy in young children. United States.

Developing empathy in the very young child
This short paper highlights research around empathy with helpful tips for parents in supporting the development of the empathetic child. United States.

Raising kind children
Kindness is an important part of the development of empathy. The development of empathy and milestones in the development of kind and caring children are described. United States

What makes children care
The care a child receives is the key to their development as caring and empathic individuals. United States

The visible empathy of infants and toddlers
Do infants and toddlers show empathy? What does it look like? Can empathy be documented? The interactions in an early childhood setting are documented and discussed and provide some insights into these questions. United States.


Related Links

Book: Understanding children's feelings: Emotional literacy in early childhood
Book: Emotional Development pack
Book: Your child's emotional needs: What they are and how to meet them
Book: The power of guidance: Teaching social-emotional skills in early childhood classrooms


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