Deschutes Public Library

Unselfie, why empathetic kids succeed in our all-about-me world, Michele Borba, Ed.D

eng

Includes bibliographical references and index

index present

non fiction

Unselfie

bibliography

913337567

Michele Borba, Ed.D

why empathetic kids succeed in our all-about-me world

"According to Michele Borba, the woman Dr. Drew calls "the most trusted parenting expert in America," there's an empathy crisis among today's youth, who she dubs the "selfie generation." But the good news is that empathy is a skill that can -- and must -- be taught, and in UNSELFIE Borba offers a 9-step program to help parents cultivate empathy in children, from birth to young adulthood"--Provided by publisher

Introduction: The hidden advantage of empathy and why it matters for our children -- Part one. Developing empathy -- 1. Empathetic children can recognize feelings: teaching emotional literacy -- 2. Empathetic children have a moral identity: developing an ethical code -- 3. Empathetic children understand the needs of others: instilling perspective taking and learning to walk in another's shoes -- 4. Empathetic children have a moral imagination: reading to cultivate empathy -- Part two. Practicing empathy -- 5. Empathetic children can keep their cool: managing strong emotions and mastering self-regulation -- 6. Empathetic children practice kindness: developing and exercising compassion every day -- 7. Empathetic children think "us" not "them": cultivating empathy through teamwork and collaboration -- Part three. Living empathy -- 8. Empathetic children stick their necks out: promoting moral courage -- 9. Empathetic children want to make a difference: growing changemakers and altruistic leaders -- Epilogue: The empathy advantage: the seven most creative ways to give children the edge they need to succeed

Why empathetic kids succeed in our all-about-me world