I am Empathic by Amanda Cottrell - Read by E3D (Martyn Kenneth)

It was a real pleasure reading this story and improvising it into 3rd person. Empathetic is a big word! Teaching kids to be empathetic and understanding empathy can be a challenge. Help the kids in your life understand empathy and build positive relationships. Being empathetic is an important skill to balance. If someone is overly empathetic, people and situations can take advantage and deplete their energy leaving them feeling exhausted.It is important for kids to understand that when showing empathy it is also so important to set boundaries and ensure they are balanced and healthy first so they can truly help others.From the AuthorWe are all human. We all have our own stories of struggle and empowerment. Having empathy is not about completely understanding what another has been through but having the ability to step back and support each other in our journey through life. Empathy is an important skill that is not clearly taught in schools. As a teacher I notice students who lack empathy in many situations. They need to be clearly taught how to take a breath and support their fellow classmates in a kind, caring and compassionate way. My hope for this book is that it helps children build empathy and self-empowerment. From the Back CoverHelping kids understand empathy!About the AuthorAs an educator of young children for over 12 years, Amanda's passion is education and creativity. She believes that everyone has creative capacities. Her mission is to empower children through their unique creative gifts. Helping children believe in themselves through connection, is the aim of her books. Amanda began writing Children's Books to enhance the written curriculum and the unwritten curriculum in elementary school. Through years of experience she noticed that children need support in expressing themselves and in mindful ways. A yoga and mindfulness enthusiast, she uses her knowledge of yoga and mindful practices to guide her stories and get kids up and moving while or to connect to themselves on a deeper level. Teaching is not just about guiding the students but also about learning along with them. Amanda believes in lifelong learning and is continuously taking courses in different areas of interest. Believe, Create, Inspire! She is a woman who wears many hats with a B.A in Political Science, B.Ed in elementary education, M.Ed specializing in creativity and technology, Reiki master, yoga for young children instructor, artist, mom, author, illustrator and teacher. She also runs a small arts based business teaching art workshops. Follow her on Instagram @artmindfulnessandcreativityFacebook Art Mindfulness and Creativity Website artmindfulnessandcreativity.com