Episode 12: “What's empathy?”

What's the one trait that parents and caregivers can cultivate in their children to guarantee their future success? Internationally recognized educator, speaker, and best-selling author Dr. Michele Borba says it's empathy. In this episode of Raising Curious Learners, Dr. Borba explains to Ann and Elizabeth how kids and adults alike benefit from feeling “with” others and being open about their emotions. Their conversation leads to timely advice on how to fend off “compassion fatigue,” cope with stress, and continue social-emotional learning during difficult times.