One of the best ways to grow a kind child, is to show acts of kindness. What a wonderful day to show acts of kindness than on Random Acts of Kindness Day, February 17. Let’s get to the basics. Just what are some words of kindness? Some of my favorite words of kindness include attentive, … Read more
When I think of February, I would think of Valentine’s Day with bright reds, white lace, crafts, fancy treats, friends, and warm memories. It’s a time where we intentionally, and intentional living is one of my goals this year, make time to reach out and share our love for one another. The month of February … Read more
Seymore and Serina Seed, from the Cultivating Compassion in Children’s series, are so happy to discover there is a day about them! Yes, January 30, the last Saturday of January, is National Seed Swap Day. What is Seed Swap Day, you may ask? More on that in a bit. First, Seymour and Serina Seed would … Read more
A day to acknowledge teachers is May 5. Teachers deserve special acknowledgement during this COVID-15 crisis time period. If they weren’t already doing enough, with normal day to day activities, preparing for parent-teacher conferences, getting ready for spring activities like track and field, end of year concerts, making cute gifts for Mother’s Day, etc, most … Read more
Can old be beautiful? Our society emphasizes youth and beauty, especially for woman. We may treat our hair to cover those grays, and use those creams to reduce the wrinkles. During this COVID-19 crisis, many of us are wearing hats and scarves since those gray hair lines are showing up as we have been unable … Read more
I love May Day from memories of my childhood. May Day is of course, May 1. It was a time of year to welcome the return of spring and new life, after a Midwest winter. What was most exciting about May Day was, May Day baskets! I would make cone shaped baskets out of construction … Read more
April 21 is World Creativity and Innovation Day. What creative and innovative ways can your child find to show compassion during this COVID19 isolation period? Brainstorm some fun ideas together. Maybe you can: Make a card to send to someone Help your mom, dad or sibling make a meal Pick up and organize your room … Read more
April 16 is National High Five Day. I miss exchanging with a little kid a high five and/or a hug after reading to them in a classroom or seeing them walking along the hallway or sidewalk. But we CAN still give high fives and it is needed now more than ever! Help your child use … Read more
National Sibling Day while at home with COVID-19, what a great time to teach your children compassion toward each other. Teach a child to give, share, care, help, guide, respect each other and their possessions, and most importantly, to love each other. Be an example. And since they are siblings, you care not only about … Read more
During this time period of COVID-19 isolation, your child can and should still walk outside, in the yard, and maybe even within your neighborhood, exercising social distancing, of course. Help them understand the reasoning for this unnatural practice of intentional distancing. Encourage them to smile and wave if there are passerby’s, still while keeping their … Read more