The Caring Child

The Caring Child: Raising Empathetic and Emotionally Intelligent Children pulls together the latest research from positive psychology to provide parents specific tools to help their children develop healthy empathy and emotional intelligence. Presented in an easy-to-read, conversational style, the book uses a combination of evidence-based st

Christine Fonseca has worked in the field of education for more than a decade. Relying on her expertise as a school psychologist, behavioral consultant, speaker, and parenting expert, she has been a resource for parents and children in understanding the social and emotional needs of gifted children.

Acknowledgments Author's Note Introduction Part I Caring in a Digital World Chapter 1 Welcome to a New Generation Chapter 2 Empathy and Compassion Defined Part II Caring and Emotional Intelligence Chapter 3 Empathy and Resilience Chapter 4 The Art of Flexibility Chapter 5 Mindfulness, Strengths Awareness, and Empathy Part III Empathy in Action Chapter 6 Empathy in the Home Chapter 7 Empathy at School Chapter 8 Empathy in the World Final Thoughts References About the Author