STOP BULLYING!Bullying is often a hot topic among parents and teachers. It has been for as long as I can remember and sadly, not a lot has changed. But I feel like we’re making some headway with educators now using social and emotional learning programs in their classrooms to build emotional intelligence which naturally puts a stop bullying.I’ve…
My awesome daughter came first in a running race at school as the girl who was in front of her tripped and fell. The girl who fell was so devastated at not winning that my daughter swapped ribbons with her, bringing home a fourth-place ribbon instead of first.
To the Mystery woman who bought my groceries last night at Aldi’s: It’s taken me all morning to figure out what to say, so I’ll just make it short and sweet.I was more than prepared to buy my items.They were budgeted.They were planned.They were strategically placed in my cart for a fast checkout.
Someone stole a large display perfume bottle from the window of my husband’s store. At Christmas time a woman arrived with the bottle saying she couldn’t get the lid off. She said her children had given it to her for Christmas.
Download your free checklist now!Whether you’re looking to build character traits at home or in the classroom, recognized kindness days are a wonderful time to start a kindness campaign.Kindness is a good old-fashioned value that does a lot more than improve character. Did you know that it can also; Continue Reading
It seems such a little thing but it really made my day.
Book Title: Ella & Mrs. Gooseberry – Discovering what love looks likeAuthor: Vikki ConleyIllustrator: Penelope PratleyFor Ages: 4-8Themes: love, empathy, compassion, kindness, understanding, giving, character, communityRelated learning areas: Social and Emotional Learning (SEL), feelings awareness, character education Get it HERE Continue Reading
Last week when I was in the supermarket shopping there was a huge racket in one of the isles. I couldn’t see what was happening but it went on for quite a while.
Yesterday on my way home, there was a truck that had run out of gas. There was a woman and a child in the vehicle, and a little further down the beltline, there was a pregnant woman walking.
Spread Kindness!There’s nothing more exciting than highlighting kids who spread kindness. Our hope is that these heartwarming examples of kindness from kids in different parts of the world can inspire your own children to step outside their comfort zone to make a difference. Continue Reading
We take homemade meals and “treats”, blankets, pillows, diapers, rash cream, boots, gloves, hand warmers to the homeless in Madison WI. The biggest thing we give them is the gift of TOUCH.
I live in an apartment complex in New England. After a snowstorm, we all have to dig out our cars and move them so the maintenance crew can plow the whole lot. Continue Reading
