As you know, we’ve been talking about empathy as the Powerful Word of the Month– which is so fitting, considering the devastating empathetic response and outpouring of help Haiti has been receiving after the tragic Earthquake last week. How has your heart opened up to Haiti? Have you been able to imagine yourself in their [...]
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It’s Empathy Month for Powerful Words. Given the devastating 7.0 magnitude earthquake that recently occurred in Haiti, it’s time to connect our new understanding of empathy with a real world disaster and real world consequences. Talking to your children about how to cope when a natural disaster occurs [...]
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We often hear that parents must serve as role models for their children. “Monkey See, Monkey Do.” Since the Powerful Word of the month is compassion for all Powerful Words Member Schools, it’s a great time to demonstrate ways to be compassionate at home. After all, when you show kindness, your children will learn [...]
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