Your child can show kindness and caring by:

• demonstrating these attributes toward themselves and others, including family, friends, and pets
• being aware of others’ feelings without teasing or using put-downs
• helping someone who is having a bad day

Encouraging kindness and caring in your child:

• Show your child the importance of being kind and caring by displaying kindness and caring to your child and others.
• Share your feelings with your child, which provides him or her with the opportunity to be kind and caring.
• Expose your child to the power of kindness through random acts of kindness toward people, animals, and the environment.
• Read and discuss media stories that depict acts of kindness and caring.