Top Picks- Here’s what you need to know about the power of kindness
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Teaching Children the Power of Kindness: [Ted Talk] When we help children to recognize and act from their “higher self, they take pride in their good behavior and encourage others to do the same. Kindness is its own reward, not simply a way of avoiding punishment. In this talk author/singer Barry Lane shows how his songs help transform a rule bound, anti-bully school culture, into a joyful place where students act freely as individuals to create a “Force Field for Good”.
Raising Kind Children: [Harvard University] Families foster kindness and respect at home by setting expectations for manners, sharing, and helping with chores. And families hope, often with a tinge of worry, that children will continue those behaviors when parents and caregivers aren’t nearby: in the school cafeteria, at a friend’s house, or on Instagram and Snapchat. But guiding children to be empathetic and ethical in their independent lives — even when no one is looking — can be more intentional than that. Here, a set of parenting strategies for teaching children to think ethically, care about the people around them, and create positive change in the world.
Kindness Quotes For Kids That Will Teach Them About Empathy and Care: [FirstCry] Kindness never harmed anyone, and the world can be a better place with love and kindness. A few kind words may not solve someone’s problems, but they can give one the strength to deal with them. Practising kindness makes one empathetic towards others, and we all can use people who are caring and kind, don’t you think? If you want to inculcate good manners in your children and want them to be caring and empathetic towards others, it’s important that you start early. As a parent, you can teach your kids to be compassionate. Your little ones observe you, and if you’re kind to others, they’re going to notice you and learn from you. But if you need help and a little motivation to get your child started, we have some inspiring quotes on kindness that you can share with your children!
Meaningful Manners: Teaching Kids Gratitude And Kindness: [Forbes] Practicing kindness and gratitude are two keys to being happy — and to making the world a better place. And there are many ways kids can learn to do exactly that. Here are some strategies that may help your kids strengthen their kindness and gratitude muscles.
Developing kindness in preschoolers: [Today] When children are kind and compassionate, they are more tolerant and more aware of the suffering of others, and they are better able to rejoice in other people’s successes. Children develop compassion through acts of caring and kindness towards others, and as they grow, it can guide their actions and behaviors in positive ways. Being a caring and compassionate role model is the best method for teaching your children about kindness, and setting a good example is key to getting them to apply these values to their relationships and interactions.
