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 ...

Compassion means reaching out to others. Think of all of the qualities that you admire most in others and that you would most like to instill in your children. My guess is that compassion is high on ...

What resources do you find helpful when you’re struggling? In the wake of the pandemic, a series of federal grants brought me into Milwaukee Public Schools to support children’s well-being and ...

A new analysis using data from a longitudinal study that followed children between the ages of 5 and 17 has revealed a surprising association; kids who engaged in kind, caring, and helpful behaviors ...

"The compassion and commitment we witnessed in 2025 were truly inspiring," said Lieutenant General Laster, CEO of the Marine Toys for Tots Foundation. "Each contribution—whether a single toy or a ...

Bob Waber thinks children shouldn’t have access to free meals at schools during the summer months because, he says, their parents should provide food (“Do away with student meals,” Our Readers’ Views, ...