Men’s Health Month is about more than physical health—it’s about showing boys that empathy and emotional awareness are part of who they are, and who they can grow up to be. This Grade 2 student reminds us what emotional literacy looks like in action. He sees feelings like

A truly heartwarming morning at the Roots of Empathy #Toronto Baby Celebration, where we honoured our dedicated volunteer parents, cherished "Tiny Teachers", and exceptional Instructors. The event was filled with heartfelt reflections and joy all around. Together, we celebrate

Happy Canada Day! Today, we’re thinking about intrinsic pride—feeling proud of ourselves and others, including our country, for what we stand for. We stand proudly for diversity, equity, and inclusion, while recognizing that as a country, we have “miles to go before we sleep.”

Celebrating our “Tiny Teachers” in Niagara, Ottawa and London, ON 💚 As we wrap up the program year, we would like to thank all our wonderful ROE Instructors and volunteer mothers and fathers for helping make this year’s Roots of Empathy program a success! ✨ A special

Research spanning over two decades shows that children who experience Roots of Empathy discover how to connect, understand others’ feelings, and build positive relationships. Studies show these children are more likely to include, care for, and support their classmates—and less

Wishing all our American friends, partners, and supporters a Happy Fourth of July! Celebrate with love, hope, and above all, empathy. 💚

From the hearts of students to their “Tiny Teacher” 🌱 Through the Wishing Tree, ROE students share their hopes for their Roots of Empathy Baby Theo when he grows up. Their heartfelt wishes remind us that what they wish for the baby often reflects what they wish for themselves.

🟣 The most important learning happens before a child starts school. Seeds of Empathy (SOE) is a program that nurtures social and emotional competencies, providing children with rich early literacy experiences. Created by Mary Gordon in 2005 for Early Learning and Childcare

A song, a sign, and a whole lot of love 💚 These Roots of Empathy students learned to sing and sign “The More We Get Together” for their “Tiny Teacher”. When we sing together in Roots of Empathy classes, it builds a sense of solidarity—something that can feel rare these days.

Early intervention in mental health isn’t a luxury—it’s a necessity. Roots of Empathy is a classroom-based, preventative intervention proven to strengthen empathy and prosocial skills that help children build positive relationships that support lifelong mental health and

Attention families! Will you have a baby aged 2-4 months by October? Your family could make a lasting difference in the lives of children in your community! Roots of Empathy is centred around your baby becoming the ‘Tiny Teacher’ in a classroom. Volunteer Parents bring their

Our classrooms blossom with empathy and a shared love for our 'Tiny Teachers' 💚 We believe empathy is more important now than ever. Help support our mission to build caring, peaceful, and civil societies through the development of empathy 🌱 Donate: rootsofempathy.org/donatenow/

What does empathy look like in action? One incredible Alberta dad drove 1.5 hours, nine times over the school year, to bring Baby Louie into not one, but two Roots of Empathy classrooms: Grade 1 and Grade 5. His presence offered a powerful example of a nurturing father. When

🟢 87% of ROE students reported that their Roots of Empathy Baby helped them to understand that they have the right to be loved. 🟢 94% of ROE host teachers agreed or strongly agreed that the Roots of Empathy program supported students’ mental health and wellbeing. 🟢 90% of

If everybody understood that babies are like everybody else with a full range of emotions, there would be less child abuse and a higher level of parenting satisfaction. Babies may feel lonely, frightened, anxious, confused, frustrated, and children in Roots of Empathy can list

This reflection from a Grade 3/4 teacher in #Winnipeg speaks to the heart of why empathy matters. At Roots of Empathy, children learn to recognize and regulate their emotions in a nurturing environment. When they feel calm and included, they’re more open to learning, and more

Can empathy improve mental health, reduce bullying, and strengthen communities? A study across 15 schools in Western Australia found that Roots of Empathy made a measurable difference for students, teachers, and communities. Key outcomes: 🔹 An increase in prosocial behaviours.

What makes Roots of Empathy so unique? It’s all about the secure attachment relationship between a baby and parent(s) - the first and most powerful model of empathy. Throughout the school year, a local parent and baby visit a classroom 9 times. With the help of a certified

Hoping to reconnect with Jacinda Ardern 💚 Roots of Empathy turns 30 next year. We’d love to celebrate with you again - our Tiny Teachers are waiting! #ROE30

🗣️ #TestimonialTuesday From Galway, #Ireland, this class teacher saw firsthand how children became better at understanding emotions, listening to one another, and resolving conflict. Interested in getting involved? Learn more: rootsofempathy.org/volunteer/ #RootsofEmpathy