PARENTING TIPS FOR FOSTERING IN CHILDREN love & kindness

BY STEPHANIE OSBORNE

Lead by example: Children learn by observing the adults in their lives. Show them what love and kindness look like by being kind and loving to others and by treating everyone with respect.

Encourage empathy: Help children understand how others feel by asking them to put themselves in someone else’s shoes. Encourage them to talk about their own feelings and to be sensitive to the feelings of others.

Practice active listening: Listen to your child’s thoughts and feelings without judgment. Give them your full attention and let them know that you understand what they are saying.

Show appreciation and gratitude: Express appreciation and gratitude for the people in your child’s life. Teach them to say “please” and “thank you” and to show appreciation for the things others do for them.

Model healthy relationships: Show children what healthy relationships look like by treating your partner, friends and family members with kindness and respect.

Read stories about love and kindness: Reading books to children is a great way to teach them about love and kindness. Look for books that feature characters who show love and kindness in different ways.

Practice forgiveness and apologize: Teach children the importance of forgiveness and apologize when you make mistakes.

Use positive reinforcement: Praise children for showing love and kindness. It will help to build a positive association with these behaviors and encourage them to repeat it.

Parenting is a challenging journey, but it is also one of the most rewarding experiences you will ever have. It’s okay to not have all of the answers, because no one does.

At Imagine Nation we value the unique qualities and learning style of each child. We cherish partnering with parents as a team to ensure children are getting the best possible education and care.