Empathy. A good definition for kids may be the ability to understand and share the feelings of others. As adults, we know the importance of feeling heard and hearing others. When we are heard by others, we feel connected and understood. Empathy takes that one step further, as our feelings are not only heard, but also understood and shared by others. Empathy is powerful because it can comfort, calm, and diffuse intense situations. It helps others not to jump to conclusions and aids in people getting along. If we can teach this skill to our children, we can create more harmonious and peaceful