Saturday, May 2, 2009

How To Teach Empathy To Children



As you practice nurture empathy as a parent, via modeling the behavior, children learn to see empathy and nurturing, as a norm. Nurture empathy hepls children to think of others, and teaches them that others have needs.


To Book Attachment Parenting International:
Contact: Jackie O'Neal
jackieoneal@helloworld.com


Link to Press kit: http://onealmediagroup.presskit247.com/Attachment_Parenting_International


Helpful links:


Eight Principles of Parenting: http://attachmentparenting.org/principles/principles.php


About the Book, "Attached At The Heart" : http://attachedattheheart.attachmentparenting.org/about/

Expert Profile: Barbara Nicholson
Attachment Parenting International

Registered Category:Non-Profit, Parenting
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Phone: 609 334 8621

Address:
API P.O. Box 4615 Alpharetta GA 30023
Alpharetta , GA 30023
USA
Bio:
Barbara Nicholson, MEd
API Founder

Barbara Nicholson holds a master's degree in Education, specializing in learning disabilities. She has volunteered for over 20 years with La Leche League International, an educational and support organization for breastfeeding mothers. She is also trained as a facilitator in the Nurturing Parenting Program. Ms. Nicholson co-founded Attachment Parenting International in 1994.


She has spoken to a variety of groups -- including parent educators, psychology students, conference attendees, and juvenile probation officers -- about parenting as a prevention model for societal violence. Ms. Nicholson continues to work closely with API on fundraising and has served on the development committee for the Maternal Infant Health Outreach Worker (MIHOW) Program at Vanderbilt University. Barbara is the mother of four adult sons and resides in Nashville, Tennessee.

Lysa Parker, MS, CFLE

API Founder & Director Emeritus ParentsLifeLine.com

Lysa Parker has a master's degree in Human Development and Family Studies, is a Certified Family Life Educator (C.F.L.E.), and is a trained facilitator for the Nurturing Parenting Program. Ms. Parker is the co-founder of API and served as the Executive Director from 1994 to 2007. She managed program development and public relations and continues to speak to various groups and conferences about parenting as a prevention model for societal violence.


With a bachelor's degree in Education, specializing in special education, she taught in California, Tennessee, and Alabama during her 20-year career, working with children with multiple handicaps and/or learning disabilities. Other experience includes several years of volunteer work with La Leche League International, a nonprofit organization that provides breastfeeding education and support, and as an API Support Group Leader.


She is the mother of two adult sons and an adult stepdaughter and grandmother to twin grandsons. She lives with her husband in Madison, Alabama. Lysa Parker is available for private consultations, personal parent coaching sessions, workshops, and speaking engagements. Visit her web site to learn more



Samantha Gray


Attachment Parenting International's Executive Director and Business Management Coordinator, Samantha Gray, works with API's staff, Board of Directors and Business Management Team members to ensure that our organization is continuing to meet the mission and vision of API. She also ensures that all aspects of our organization are running efficiently and effectively.


She welcomes comments and concerns about API or information that you might not be able to address with another staff member.

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