By Karen Young
Children are hard-wired for empathy, but it needs to be gently brought to life. Adults are in a prime position to nurture and develop empathy and emotional wisdom in their children.
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If the threats we encounter are extreme, persistent, or frequent, we become too sensitized, overreacting to minor challenges and sometimes experiencing symptoms of post-traumatic stress disorder, or PTSD.
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What can parents do to help especially sensitive children learn to manage their emotions and cope?
Our brains may be wired to empathize more with people who look like us, but being more empathetic starts with just listening.