I Have an Idea
Do you doubt ideas that you have when it comes to helping others? I mean, maybe you start to think to yourself, “That mom doesn’t *really* want help.” Or, maybe
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Teaching Kindness to Toddlers and Preschoolers
Can you really start teaching kindness when kids are toddlers? Yes, you can! And, you should! And, it has been proven repeatedly that children as young as infants respond to
Summer of Kindness
As I poured a new version of the pineapple Popsicle mixture into the molds, Little Brother waited patiently with the sticks, ready to place them in the mold. “Mom,” he
Sunday Acts of Kindness!
Rushing through the door, *almost* late for church, I realized I forgot to put food in the crockpot for dinner. “Oh, well. Looks like it is breakfast for dinner again.”
Helping Refugees with Your Kids
Big Brother gently pulled on my hand and whispered, “Mom, are they refugees?” Thanksgiving weekend was the first time that we crossed paths with a refugee from Syria. You know how it
When Bad Stuff Happens, We Start With Us
Fred Rogers always had a way to make us think. The following words of wisdom are repeated and shared when bad things happen in the world. “When I was
When Bad Things Happen, What Do I Tell My Kids?
Three Scenes of Questions Scene One Early on a Saturday morning this summer, I opened up the news feed on my computer, intending to check in before groggily going downstairs
I’m Overwhelmed!
Dear Sheila, Yes, I need to do this. My kids need more kindness; I need more kindness. The thing is, I am already overwhelmed. Can you give me one step
Summer of Kindness Programs
“Mom, I’ve got an idea to help the homeless,” excited, Big Brother rushed into the car. “Yeah, and we were talking and I have some creek cleanup idea,” Little Brother
My Kids Are Little
Dear Sheila, I found your website while I was looking for ideas to teach my kids about acts of kindness. They are small right now, but I really want to