But they can also be caring and helpful, and able to respond to the needs of others. Children who are more empathic tend to develop better friendships and to get along better with other children, with less fighting and more sharing. The Empathy Project has two components, research and curriculum development.
Toddlers also respond by trying to help or comfort the teddy-bear.
But families are also important. Toddlers who had experienced more sensitive parenting in their early years were more likely to react with empathy. An Empathy Curriculum for Preschoolers. This curriculum is being used in child care centers and preschools in the Boston area, and will soon be available for sale to other preschools and centers around the country. Ms. Mullin-Rindler also offers teacher trainings and provides consultations to classrooms using the curriculum.