As parents and caregivers, we want our children to grow up well rounded, compassionate, and friendly. One of the key components of that emotional development includes learning empathy, or the ability to recognize, appreciate, and respond to another’s feelings. Empathy helps foster relationships, and it is often the foundation for acting ethically. It is part of the Golden Rule: to treat others how you wish to be treated. Learn how to nurture empathy in your toddlers as one way to foster their emotional intelligence and to help them navigate the world while they grow up.