The Kindness Box

[Geoff-Allen]

You might be wondering what being a parent has to do with being a leader - after all, leaders are usually talked about in a business or civil/social setting, aren't they?

But if you think about it, what we should strive to do as parents is also what great leaders aim for. Leaders lead organisations and the people within, and isn't that what you're doing as a parent? You're working to mould your children into successful people, inspiring them to unlock their inner greatness. Without leadership, things go off the rails and potential is squandered.

The key to being an effective and great leader for your children is to be one for your self as well. Here are my tips for improving your leadership, both parental and personal.

Leading Our Children with Kindness and Courage Sonia McDonald Leadership Skills -

How to be a great leader for yourself and your family. You might be wondering what being a parent has to do with being a leader - after all, leaders are usually talked about in a business or civil/social setting, aren't they?

soniamcdonald.com.au

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A site that discusses human values - and kindness features -

10 Steps to Encourage Others to Be Kind

Encouraging others to be kind is one of the ways to spread kindness and happiness in the world. Find 10 steps to encourage others to be kind.

www.indiaparenting.com

Menus at side of page have even more.

All the best!

 

[Geoff-Allen]

What is the meaning of kindness?

According to the dictionary ...

Kindness is defined as the quality of being friendly, generous, and considerate.

But kindness means so much more ...

Kindness can mean different things to different people. The meaning is in how YOU choose to show it. Be it through empathy, acceptance, kind gestures, thoughtfulness, the possibilities are entirely up to you. Kindness might look like being helpful or showing empathy. It may mean doing nice things without expecting nice things in return

Kindness is more than being nice.

Kindness goes beyond merely being nice. Think about it - would you prefer people to describe you to be "kind" or "nice?" There can be a lack of sincerity in just being nice; there is often a perception of doing the minimum. Whereas, being kind is doing intentional, voluntary acts of kindness. Not only when it’s easy to be kind, but when it’s hard to be.

Kindness 101 | Meaning | Definition | What Is Kindness | Inspire Kindness

We can easily look up the definition of kindness, but the meaning of kindness goes far beyond just that.

inspirekindness.com

 

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These simple ideas teach your children to be nice, generous people, one good deed at a time.

6 Ways to Teach Kids to Be Kind

The best thing you can do to make the world a better place is to create a culture of kindness in your own home. Consider these ways to show your children why the Golden Rule rules.

www.parents.com

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Online resources about kindness

Scroll maybe three-fifths down this page to a list of links & resources -

https://natlib.govt.nz/blog/posts/help-children-choose-kindness

Also lists some books to develop empathy.

Enjoy your browsing!

 

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“If we could look into each other’s hearts and understand the unique challenges each of us faces, I think we would treat each other much more gently, with more love, patience, tolerance, and care.”

Marvin J. Ashton

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Teach empathy with these excellent stories!

Simple acts of kindness can have a big impact on the world, as one good deed inspires the next. This evolving list of picture books will motivate your family to help others in ways great and small every day.

Check back often to browse newly added titles!

41 Inspirational Picture Books About Kindness — Doing Good Together™

Simple acts of kindness can have a big impact on the world, as one good deed inspires the next. This evolving list of children's picture books will inspire kids to help others in ways great and small every day. Perfect for classrooms or at home!

www.doinggoodtogether.org

All the best!

 

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In high school, my English teacher made the class watch the movie "Pay It Forward". I didn't find the movie itself great (it didn't involve as many explosions or car chases as I liked). But the main message of the movie has stuck with me ever since.

"Paying it forward" comes down to asking a person you've been kind to not to return the favor, but instead to repay the kindness to someone else. That way, one simple act of kindness has the power to turn into a larger wave of kindness.

Always Choose Kindness: 3 Life-Changing Benefits Of Being Kind

Choosing kindness doesn't come easy to us. This post discusses why you should choose kindness in your way of life using 3 major benefits.

www.trackinghappiness.com

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Lessons in kindness

Kindness: it's something we’re all familiar with, and something many of us value now more than ever. But what exactly is kindness and why is it so important for us as humans?

www.positivegroup.org

 

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Acts of kindness are often accompanied by emotional warmth. Emotional warmth produces the hormone, oxytocin, in the brain and throughout the body. Of recent interest is its significant role in the cardiovascular system.

Oxytocin causes the release of a chemical called nitric oxide in blood vessels, which dilates (expands) the blood vessels. This reduces blood pressure and therefore oxytocin is known as a ‘cardioprotective’ hormone because it protects the heart (by lowering blood pressure). The key is that acts kindness can produce oxytocin and therefore kindness can be said to be cardioprotective.

Top 10 Bonus Benefits of Being Kind

Kindness produces many beneficial effects for the body, mind, and spirit. We give you the top 10 benefits.

www.brightvibes.com

Cheers!

 

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“Imagine if we all did it. Eight billion people - giving a little love every day.” – Jacqueline Way

365give.org isn’t just a personal journey; it’s a movement that has touched millions of lives worldwide. Jacqueline’s mission is clear: teach, inspire, and empower people to give, creating a happier and more compassionate world every single day of the year.

The organization offers free programs for schools, youth leadership clubs, families, and individuals, emphasizing that giving is within everyone’s reach, regardless of scale. The impact of collective giving is staggering. If each person contributes a small act of kindness daily, the cumulative effect could change the trajectory of the world.

Jacqueline Way's Journey: How 365 Days of Small Acts Of Giving Reshaped Everything

Discover how Jacqueline Way's transformative journey of 365 days of small acts of giving reshaped our world. Join her global community

www.brightvibes.com

 

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All too often, the idea of karma is described in a negative way. If you do bad, bad will come find you. But it works the other way too. When you are a good person and help people, good things seem to happen.

And while you may not believe in an inter-connected universe that rewards good deeds, there is something to be said about how helping others changes your perspective. When you’re helping others, you will often feel better about yourself, increasing the likelihood that your next experience will be a positive one, rather than a negative one.

Why Helping Others Actually Helps Yourself - LifeHack

Helping others: it's a fundamental part of humanity, bonding together and helping a fellow man or woman. In times of tragedy, the stories of those who

www.lifehack.org

Plenty more at that site!

 

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Be on the Lookout for Those Who Need Help

Doesn’t it feel good when you can help someone out? When was the last time you helped someone else? Think about it. If you want to know how to be kind, you must understand that helping doesn’t always have to be grand. It can be simple.

For example, when you go to the coffee machine and see a colleague there, offer to get him or her a coffee. After all, coffee is an integral part of many people’s days.

Of course, this tip doesn’t just apply to coffee. If you are going to the water cooler, try offering to get someone else a cup of water while you’re on your way, or maybe there is an elderly person in your condo or someone who has had an accident. Offer to do the shopping.

The point is, try to go out of your way to serve other people. You may not know this, but your small act of kindness may have made their day.

How to Be Kind: 16 Ways to Be Kinder and Happier - LifeHack

Being kind is something everyone has been taught to do starting at a young age. But what makes knowing how to be kind so important? It turns out, that

www.lifehack.org

 

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Being Kind and Respectful to Help Stop Bullying

Research has shown that one of the most effective ways to reduce or stop bullying among students is to change the way that bystanders—students who see or know about bullying happening to others—react when they witness bullying. Actively involving students in creating a positive classroom climate, where all students can feel safe and respected, is a great way to get students thinking about how each of them can help stop bullying every day.

In this activity, students will create posters showing ways they can be kind and respectful to each other every day and help stop bullying before it starts.

PDF at this site -

Being Kind and Respectful to Help Stop Bullying | Committee for Children

This free classroom climate activity for grades 4–5 helps to stop bullying by getting students involved and to get them thinking about how they can help stop bullying.

www.cfchildren.org

All the best!

 

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Book summaries kindness

Yet to fully explore - click on whatever arouses yur curiosity!

 

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1-Sentence-Summary: The Kindness Method by Shahroo Izadi teaches how self-compassion and understanding make forming habits easier than being hard on yourself, using the personal experiences of the author and what she’s learned as an addiction recovery therapist to show how self-esteem is the true key to behavior change.

The Kindness Method Summary

The Kindness Method summary teaches how self-compassion and understanding make forming habits easier than being hard on yourself.

fourminutebooks.com

All the best!

 

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“Tenderness and kindness are not signs of weakness and despair, but manifestations of strength and resolution.”

Kahlil Gibran

“Kindness extended, received, or observed beneficially impacts the physical health and feelings of everyone involved.”

Wayne Dyer

“When words are both true and kind, they can change the world.”

Buddha

Dozens more here -

50 Kindness Quotes That Will Brighten Your Day

I hope that following collection of Kindness Quotes will inspire you to make an extra effort to be more kind and compassionate to the people around you. Showing kindness to others can make a really big difference to their day, and it can make us feel good inside too. The following kindness...

yourpositiveoasis.com

 

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