ABSTRACT
Browse through the local news on any given day and readers will see headlines rife with stories about increased violence amongst our children: "Cyberbullying Causes Suicide in lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer Youth," "Physical Aggression Among Middle School Girls Is on the Rise," "Adverse Childhood Experiences Cited as Cause of Mental Health Crisis Among Inner-City Children and Young Adults." The Caring Child is specifically designed to be an easy-to-use resource for parents and educators. Caring in a Digital World begins our journey through empathy and emotional flexibility by analyzing the current generation of children, iGen. Caring and Emotional Intelligence increases our understanding of empathy and compassion through a deeper look at positive psychological skills, including resilience, emotional flexibility, and strengths practices. Empathy in Action brings everything together with scenarios and role-plays that address the home, school, and community environments.
