Blogs on Empathy
Blogs on empathy written by expert contributors
How reading can build empathy
8 June 2023
'Stories are a training ground for understanding other people's emotions.'
As part of Empathy Day, EmpathyLab director Miranda Mckearney shared five tips and tools for using reading to build empathy. Read the full article here.
Learning how to recognise and share emotions
11 April 2023
'Reading isn’t just a pleasurable experience – it’s widely accepted that it inspires thinking and creativity, increases empathy and reduces stress'
Dr Helen Demetriou of Cambridge University shares different ways books can be used to help children name and share emotions. Read our full Q&A with her here.
Developing empathy in Early Years – a unique window of opportunity
15 April 2022
'Compassionate and caring adults play a massive role in supporting children’s empathy.'
One of EmpathyLab's founders, Sarah Mears shares her insights into the importance of teaching empathy for early years children and recommends a variety of empathy-rich texts for them to enjoy. You can read her article here.
