Nurturing Critical Thinkers Through Emotional Awareness and Empathy

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Episode 2350:

Carrie Williams Howe presents actionable tips for raising critical thinkers, focusing on nurturing curiosity and open-mindedness in children. By creating environments where questioning is encouraged and problem-solving is embraced, parents can help their children develop the cognitive tools to navigate and respond to a rapidly changing world with thoughtful awareness.

Read along with the original article(s) here: https://www.gottman.com/blog/raise-critical-thinkers-world-desperately-needs/

Quotes to ponder:

"Curiosity is the cornerstone of critical thinking, and it’s up to us to nurture that in our children."

"Empathy allows children to see things from different perspectives, a crucial element of critical thinking."

"Help children explore their own thoughts, ask questions, and understand that it’s okay to challenge ideas."

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