Seven Tips: Kindness for Kids

Kindness means being nice to the people, animals, and world around you. It is important for us to be kind to the people and the world around us. It's not only good for them, but it is good for us too. Sometimes the people around us might be feeling sad, lonely or mad. By doing something simple, you can cheer someone up. It can be as easy as sharing a smile, sharing your toys, or teaching a yoga pose. Simple things can help to brighten a person's day. You will notice that if you practice doing random acts of kindness, that you will feel better about yourself too. Here are a few ways you can practice kindness:
* Smile at people you recognize * If someone drops something, pick it up for them * Give a compliment to at least one person each day * Do a chore before your parents tell you to * Hold the door for the person behind you when you go through a door * Give someone an extra hug * Pick up trash to be kind to our Earth