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Empathy is one of the most powerful skills we can teach our children — but it can feel like such a big, important topic. You might wonder, “Where do we start?” In today’s fast-paced, often self-focused world, raising empathetic kids takes intention, awareness, and ongoing conversation. It’s something that I find incredibly important, so that’s why in this episode of Chick Chat, I sit down with Monica Berg to explore how parents can begin introducing and nurturing empathy in their children from a young age. Monica shares her wisdom on age-appropriate strategies, the impact empathy has on relationships, and how to model it through our own daily actions.
Who is Monica Berg?
Monica Berg is an international speaker, spiritual thought leader, bestselling author (Fear is Not an Option, Rethink Love, and The Gift of Being Different), and co-host of the Spiritually Hungry podcast. A self-proclaimed “Change Junkie,” Monica is a fresh voice that channels her many years of kabbalistic study along with personal life experiences. Monica shows individuals how to create a life that not only feels like it’s working but, most importantly, a life in which they are living and loving as the powerful, fulfilled person they’ve always wanted to be.
What Did We Discuss?
In this episode, I chat with Monica about empathy in children, why it’s important, and when to introduce the concept. Here are several of the questions that we covered in our conversation:
- How did you become passionate about spirituality?
- How would you define empathy?
- How should we talk about empathy and introduce the concept of it to our children? Are there age-appropriate strategies that you recommend?
- How can developing empathy at a young age influence a child’s future relationships and social interactions?
- How can parents create a safe space for children to express their emotions and develop empathy?
- What are some strategies parents can use at home to encourage their children to talk about their feelings?
- How should parents approach the topic of empathy with children who may struggle to understand others’ feelings?
- What long-term benefits do you see in children who grow up with a strong sense of empathy?
- What’s one piece of advice you would offer to parents who are ready to teach their child(ren) about empathy?
As you know, teaching empathy isn’t a one-time conversation. It’s a lifelong practice that starts at home. And as Monica reminded us, creating a safe, emotionally rich environment where children feel seen and heard is key to helping them grow into compassionate, self-aware adults. Whether your child is a toddler just beginning to understand feelings or a tween navigating friendships, it’s never too early — or too late — to nurture empathy in our children. I hope this episode inspires you to lead with love, listen more deeply, and model the kind of empathy we all want to see more of in the world.
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