Children who learn good manners from a young age are more likely to be well-mannered adults. Children are also very impressionable and will model the behaviour of the adults in their life. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
\ud83d\udca1 Activity: Create or use a song that teaches good manners.\u00a0\u00a0Click on the link to see this song on You Tube.\u00a0\u00a0Go to:\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=<\/a>eDnQAOo2fPg<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n 2. Teach children to think about kind and unkind behaviour and the ramifications of each type.<\/strong>\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Use examples from books, tv shows and \/ or make up situations.\u00a0\u00a0Have open discussions about kindness\/unkindness.<\/p>\n\n\n\n 3. Encourage your child to do one kind gesture a day.<\/strong> You might consider making a kindness chart which you mark when your child has performed an act of kindness. When they have achieved a week of kind gestures, give them a little reward (this doesn\u2019t have to be something store bought \u2013 it could be as simple as doing a puppet show for them or making a treat).<\/p>\n\n\n\n \ud83d\udca1 Activity: Prepare some ‘random acts of kindness’ cards and carry out a seven-day random acts of kindness challenge with your child.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Here are some free cards.\u00a0\u00a0Go to:\u00a0https:\/\/www.collingwood.ca\/sites\/default\/files\/docs\/kindness_cards.pdf?ref=tfrecipes<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n https:\/\/assets.randomactsofkindness.org\/downloads\/make_kindness_the_norm_neighborhood_challenge.pdf?ref=tfrecipes<\/a> (Random Acts of Kindness booklet)<\/p>\n\n\n\n 4. Read books about kindness.<\/strong>\u00a0\u00a0There are lots of great books about kindness including: We\u2019re All Wonders <\/em>by R.J Palacio, Words and your Heart<\/em> by Kate Jane Neal, Mixed<\/em> by Arree Chung, In my Heart<\/em> by Jo Witek and Windows<\/em> by Patrick Guest and Jonathan Bentley.<\/p>\n\n\n\n \ud83d\udca1Activity: Read some stories about kindness to your children and talk about the story together.<\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/p>\n\n\n\n 5. Limit their use on technological devices; get them out in nature and encourage creativity and imagination.<\/strong>\u00a0\u00a0Research is showing that too much time spent on technological devices can negatively affect a child\u2019s focus, concentration, sleep and moods.\u00a0\u00a0Set up boundaries regarding technological use.<\/p>\n\n\n\n 6. Teach them gratitude.<\/strong> Every night at dinner, ask your child what he\/she is grateful for. This is an activity that the whole family can enjoy. <\/p>\n\n\n\n 7. Play kindness games.<\/strong>\u00a0\u00a0Engaging in kindness games is a fun way to promote the value of kindness.\u00a0\ud83d\udca1\ud83d\udca1 Activity: Play a kindness game where the family stands in a circle and each person takes turns throwing the ball to someone.\u00a0\u00a0The thrower needs to give a compliment to the person who catches the ball e.g. You are very helpful, You have nice eyes, You are good at Maths etc.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Let\u2019s teach our children the gift of kindness and start a kindness revolution.\u00a0\u00a0It all starts with us.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Helen Anderson \u2013 Kindness Cultivator<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n B Ed, B Bus, Adv. Dip of Nutrition, Dip of Counselling, Dip of Life Coaching<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Connect:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Instagram<\/a> https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/helen_downunder\/?hl=en<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n LinkedIn <\/a> https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/helen-anderson-2a487971\/<\/a> <\/p>\n\n\n\n FaceBook<\/a> https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/helen.anderson.3114<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n Disclaimer<\/u><\/em>: These activities do not replace the advice of any medical practitioners. Always seek advice from a doctor or medical practitioner if you have any concerns. <\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n Accreditation: Feature Photo by Porapak Apichodilok from Pexels<\/p>\n\n\n\n Second Image by RODNAE Productions from Pexels<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" The world is changing at an unpredictable rate.\u00a0\u00a0Everything is becoming digitized, automated and monitored, and society is moving at increasing speeds.\u00a0The way we manage our household, shop, work, handle day-to-day matters and live is changing.\u00a0\u00a0People are getting busier and working longer hours and manners seem to be disappearing.\u00a0This means it is more important than ever to teach your children how to be kind in a changing world.\u00a0\u00a0Read the tips below: Instil the importance of good manners from a young age. Children who learn good manners from a young age are more likely to be well-mannered adults. 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