June 12, 2010
Empathy and Parenting
Video of Inbal Kashtan speaking about empathy and parenting, courtesy of NVC Academy,
Video of Inbal Kashtan speaking about empathy and parenting, courtesy of NVC Academy,
Q: I have always tried to encourage my children in their development through praise of certain behaviors, though I don't believe in praise or criticism of the person. For instance: "I notice you are doing a great job being patient, or generous, etc." Or: "Thank
People often think about NVC as a practice for communication with other people. It is that, of course. But it is also much more, offering an approach to how we think about and experience life, and a consciousness that can support personal, interpersonal, and social