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One of\u00a0my greatest goals as a parent is to\u00a0raise kind children<\/strong>. I\u2019m certain many\u00a0parents<\/em><\/a> have a similar goal and vision for their children. Here are several suggestions for raising<\/span>\u00a0kind children.<\/p>\n

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The other day, I was sitting in the yard with my daughters when a man came to our gate, peeked his head over, and asked if we could donate to the local youth shelter.<\/p>\n

Seeing I hadn\u2019t carried any cash for almost a year, I declined and apologetically said no, not this time (while making a mental note that I should have a jar of change at home for such occasions).\u00a0<\/p>\n

However, both of my girls jumped up and exclaimed, \u201cWe have money!\u201d<\/p>\n

They barrelled into the house, grabbed their donation jars, and returned with handfuls of change to give to this man.\u00a0<\/p>\n

I was stunned\u2026 and proud.\u00a0<\/p>\n

When we give the girls their allowance, they divide it into three jars: GIVE, SPEND, and SAVE. They decide how much to allocate to each category and choose their own goals for each jar as well.\u00a0<\/p>\n

To see them use their giving jar money for this purpose was heart-warming.\u00a0<\/p>\n

I\u2019ve observed other acts of kindness from them, from shoveling the neighbor\u2019s sidewalks, holding doors open for others in the store, and even doing one another\u2019s chores.<\/p>\n

Raising kind children takes patience and time. Here are some ways to instill a heart of kindness in your children.<\/p>\n

HELP YOUR CHILDREN UNDERSTAND AND EXPRESS THEIR EMOTIONS<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Emotion-coaching<\/a> is a crucial component of raising kind and empathetic children. Listen to your children. Educate them on how to understand, identify, and manage their emotions. Help your children to discern various feelings and emotions and normalize conversing about them.<\/p>\n

BE A GOOD ROLE MODEL<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Children watch us all the time. If you want to raise kind children, it\u2019s essential that you demonstrate kindness in everything you do. Whether it\u2019s a good deed for a neighbour, a donation to a charity, or helping someone in need, let them see you doing good.\u00a0<\/p>\n

I recently read\u00a0The Good Neighbor: The Life and Work of Fred Rogers<\/a>\u00a0(a must-read book, by the way).<\/em> One thing that really stood out to me was how this kind man was raised by his parents. His mother and<\/span>\u00a0father were kind and very generous with their money. Fred had many memories of the good and helpful things his parents did. I\u2019m certain this had a positive impact on his disposition as well.<\/p>\n

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PRACTICE CARING FOR OTHERS<\/strong>\u00a0<\/h2>\n

You and your children must practice caring for others. Whether serving together at a shelter, collecting donations, or giving your time to those in need, try to practice kindness with your children regularly.<\/p>\n

Early in March of 2021, we were devastated by my brother-in-law\u2019s sudden and unexpected death. As we were grieving, we felt much love and expressions of kindness from those around us. However, one act in particular demonstrated how parents and children can practice caring for others.\u00a0<\/p>\n

A couple of our friends had gone grocery shopping with their daughter, and they dropped off a load of groceries for us. Their daughter was involved in the grocery shopping (we\u2019re pretty sure the box of Lucky Charms was her doing) and was present for the drop-off of the groceries as well. I\u2019m sure their daughter will remember this tangible expression of kindness. It was such a fine example of practicing caring for others.<\/p>\n

IDENTIFY AND ACKNOWLEDGE KINDNESS<\/strong><\/h2>\n

When someone has done something kind, share that kindness and point it out to your children. For example, with the friends who dropped off the groceries for us, we talked afterward about how thoughtful and meaningful that was.\u00a0<\/p>\n

We recently were at the drive-thru at Tim Horton\u2019s. When it was our turn to pay at the window, the server told us that our order was paid for by the car in front of us. We were so thankful, and I passed the generosity along to the person behind us in the drive-thru. My girls talked about this kind act several times in the following days. It definitely had an impact on them.<\/p>\n

BE CARING, KIND, AND LOVING TO ONE ANOTHER<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Children will mimic what they see. Choose kind, life-giving words to share with your partner and with your children. Surprise one another with thoughtful and kind acts.\u00a0<\/p>\n

One thing I love doing is writing little notes to my children. Sometimes I will put it by their laptops, place it in a book they\u2019re reading, or leave a post-it note on their bedroom door.<\/p>\n

Many times I\u2019ve seen them leave notes for each other and their dad too. These small, loving acts are memorable for a child.\u00a0<\/p>\n

PRACTICE SELF-LOVE<\/strong><\/h2>\n

You simply can\u2019t love others well if you don\u2019t take care of yourself. Ensure you get adequate rest, water, exercise, and healthy food. Make time to refuel your mind, body, and spirit. Your contentment will overflow into your relationships with your children, and their happiness will spill over to others around them.\u00a0<\/p>\n

ENCOURAGE HELPFULNESS<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Encourage your children to help around the house. Even toddlers can be given opportunities to be helpful. Here are some ways your children can help:<\/p>\n