07/02/2014
Parenting is so tricky; looking back there are plenty of "if only I would've, could've, should've"s. I've always tended to be naturally empathetic, and I'm grateful to see it's been passed on to my three children. All three, including my two boys, exhibit an empathetic kindness that blows me away. I do believe having empathy is empowering, imperative to the ability to be a true leader.
Parents, let's empower our little dudes - teach them empathy as part of connecting them to their true strength!
We need to cultivate empathy in all children, but gender stereotypes -- often reinforced in playrooms -- risk leaving boys, in particular, with a...