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Empathy

Dress Codes Disguise Real Bullying Problems

Danielle S. McLaughlin | Posted 05.03.2013 | Canada Living
Danielle S. McLaughlin

A number of schools have decided that the bullying problem can be solved by instituting a uniform or a dress code. To many people, this sounds like a reasonable solution to the pervasive problem of bullying. To people who actually experience bullying, it can look ridiculous, if not dangerous.

How Ashoka's "Changemakers" Are Morphing Canada

Neil Parmar | Posted 04.28.2013 | Canada Impact
Neil Parmar

Think you've got the next socially innovative idea that's going to change the world for the better? But need a bit of a boost to get started? Consider...

Turns Out Empathy is Contagious

Liza Finlay | Posted 01.30.2013 | Canada Impact
Liza Finlay

Empathy is part of our anatomy. It's just that, like a muscle, it needs to be flexed. What this means is that we are wired for compassion, for caring, for connection. As children scratch out long holiday wish lists, parents have an unparalleled opportunity for empathy training. This time of year provides tremendous teaching moments. Here are a few:

Making Your Kids Love the Classroom

Sara Winter | Posted 05.09.2012 | Canada Living
Sara Winter

Have you ever used headphones that were turned up way too loud? If you were wearing them all the time, how hard do you think it would be for you to be able to you to concentrate on other things? Have conversations? Ask questions like these to help kids understand what autism's like.

The 12 Elements of Emotional Intelligence

Marcia Sirota | Posted 01.15.2012 | Canada Living
Marcia Sirota

Intellect can be measured by standardized IQ tests, but there's no actual measure of what I call the "EQ," or Emotional Quotient. Practicing the following elements will enable you to boost your EQ and improve your life.