Dr. Jim Taylor

The Power of Words to Teach Compassion to Your Children

Words have a powerful influence on children. What we say and the words we use impact their thinking, emotions, and behavior. Early in children’s lives, emotions and behavior are the dominant forces that guide them. But as they develop their cognitive and verbal skills, words begin to play a leading role in their internal and [...]

5 Messages to Instill Compassion in Your Children

By Dr. Jim Taylor| 2014-07-28T07:41:53-07:00 July 28th, 2014|Categories: Parenting|Tags: charity, child development, children, compassion, family, family values, generosity, giving, hatred, helping, indifference, kindness, narcissism, parents, selfishness, values|0 Comments

Raising compassionate children is no small feat these days. Because of the egocentrism of children's early years combined with the increasingly prevalent messages of selfishness, narcissism, and indifference that popular culture communicates to them, children are not likely to readily learn compassion on their own. This means that you have to make an extra effort to [...]