Empathy is the ability to emotionally understand other peoples’ feelings and their points of view. So how do people develop empathy? This child psychology course explains that it can be instilled in young people during the early stages of childhood development. We begin with a thorough examination of the signs, types and impact of empathy before explaining how it is practiced. We then define ‘empath’ and go over their signs and characteristics.

A lack of empathy may pose a problem in some scenarios. We may find empathy immensely beneficial not only for people in pain but also for those around them. With that in mind, this child psychology course discusses ways to develop empathy and emotional intelligence. We also demonstrate how to respond when people lack empathy. What are empathetic traits and skills that can be developed in early childhood? We answer such questions as the course progresses.

Empathy is considered an essential life skill and must thus be nurtured in children. Parents should encourage emotional intelligence and empathy in their children and this child psychology course explains how to do so. We demonstrate how to help children develop empathy and emotional intelligence in the same way that we teach them how to be kind. Finally, we compare empathy and sympathy and explain how these traits are affected by autism spectrum disorder (ASD). This course benefits parents, guardians, childcare providers and teachers who wish to support secure attachments in young children and help them to develop empathy in early childhood.