{"id":70000000158,"date":"2022-02-23T13:39:18","date_gmt":"2022-02-23T13:39:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/kidsrkids.com\/circa-fishhawk\/?p=70000000158"},"modified":"2022-02-23T13:41:26","modified_gmt":"2022-02-23T13:41:26","slug":"kids-r-kids-explains-the-importance-of-kindness-and-empathy-in-kids","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/kidsrkids.com\/circa-fishhawk\/after-school-program\/kids-r-kids-explains-the-importance-of-kindness-and-empathy-in-kids\/","title":{"rendered":"Kids \u2018R\u2019 Kids Explains the Importance of Kindness and Empathy in Kids"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2><strong>Teaching kindness and empathy to preschoolers<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In a world where bullying and youth mental health are big concerns, it becomes imperative for caregivers, parents and teachers alike, to foster a culture of kindness and empathy in children at an early age. <\/span><a title=\"Kids \u2018R\u2019 Kids\" href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/place\/Kids+'R'+Kids+Learning+Academy+of+Circa+%2F+FishHawk\/@27.8505209,-82.2590936,15z\/data=!4m2!3m1!1s0x0:0x313f30706a2fbe5c?sa=X&amp;ved=2ahUKEwjptpmaq_L0AhXKxTgGHX8ICicQ_BJ6BAgiEAU\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Kids \u2018R\u2019 Kids<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> shares the role of kindness and empathy in the success of an individual and how caregivers can help build this quality in children.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-image wp-image--no-caption alignnone\"><a title=\"Teaching Kindness\" href=\"https:\/\/local.google.com\/place?id=3548608290767224412&amp;use=posts&amp;lpsid=CIHM0ogKEICAgICWysH3kQE\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" style=\"display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\" src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/p\/AF1QipN9dgfWNQqyFUdZ8EqUpIeQVkZrge1vUiVFuC7e=w540-pa\" alt=\"\" width=\"450\" height=\"450\" \/><\/a><\/figure><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Understanding and respecting another person\u2019s perspective is the foundation for a kind and compassionate character. <\/span><em><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201cEmpathy is hardwired in us from birth through what&#8217;s known as the mirror-neuron system, and we intuitively feel what others feel\u201d<\/span><\/em><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, explains psychiatrist Kelli Harding, M.D.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<div><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If empathy is understanding, then compassion is acting on that understanding. Fostering a culture of kindness and empathy:<\/span><\/div>\n<ul>\n<li>promotes kindness, cultivates empathy and understanding between individuals, leading to stronger relationships;<\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">fosters trust in relationships wherein all individuals feel genuinely valued &#8212; for who they are and what they contribute as unique individuals;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">improves health, social competence, self-esteem, and even happiness;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">helps children succeed in social settings, and connect and be involved with others more meaningfully; and<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">prevents bullying and fosters harmonious relationships.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><strong>Tips for Teaching Kindness<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><strong><br \/>\n<\/strong><strong style=\"font-size: 16px; letter-spacing: 0.3px; color: #595959; font-family: Tahoma-Web, Tahoma, sans-serif;\">1. Model Kindness And Love<\/strong><strong><br \/>\n<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Children imitate their caregivers. So the best way to teach kindness is to practice it. When children observe their parents or teachers being kind to others, they also start imitating this behavior. Kindness begins at home or in classrooms and spreads out into the world. Simple gestures like showing affection with hugs and kisses and saying please and thank you around the house make a huge impact on children. Moreover, it\u2019s never too early to talk about kindness and generosity with children.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong style=\"letter-spacing: 0.3px;\">2. Encourage Kind Habits<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Kindness and empathy are abstract concepts. But connecting them with concrete verbs and actions such as sharing, volunteering, giving, including, comforting, supporting, championing, compromising, and listening helps understand what kindness really means. Helping a family member with a chore or offering a seat to an older person are great examples to share. These habits are intertwined with etiquettes and gracious actions such as saying please and thank you. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong style=\"letter-spacing: 0.3px;\">3. Inspire Their Imagination<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To be in another person\u2019s shoes and have the ability to empathize with another human being is a powerful skill. Inspiring children to imagine another person\u2019s situation and feelings can help them resolve complicated real-life social situations as they grow up. Asking questions such as, \u201cShe fell and scratched her knee, what should we do?\u201d <\/span><a title=\"Pretend play\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Make_believe\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pretend play<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is also an effective way to practice empathy with kids. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong style=\"letter-spacing: 0.3px;\">4. Help Them See The Effects Of Kindness<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Various studies have shown that toddlers enjoy giving treats more than receiving them because giving allows them to witness the joy a recipient feels due to the generosity. Children are hardwired to be kind. All they need is encouragement and the right environment. In order to teach them kindness and empathy, caregivers can involve them in activities where they can see the impact that they are making. Activities such as writing gratitude letters or thank you notes and donating food to charities allow them to see the impact of kindness.<br \/>\n<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><strong>Why Kids \u2018R\u2019 Kids?\u00a0<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The philosophy of \u201cHug First, Then Teach\u201d, defines every aspect of what Kids \u2018R\u2019 Kids, Circa Fishhawk stands for. Unlike many <\/span><a title=\"daycare\" href=\"https:\/\/kidsrkids.com\/circa-fishhawk\/testimonials\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">daycare<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> centers or childcare providers, its methodology is a whole-child approach. It constantly strives to strengthen and encourage every child\u2019s emotional, intellectual, social, and physical well-being through the expertise of its <a title=\"childcare providers\" href=\"https:\/\/sites.google.com\/site\/kidsrkidscirca\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">childcare providers<\/a> and a unique partnership with parents.<\/span><\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-image wp-image--no-caption alignnone\"><a title=\"Teaching Kindness\" href=\"https:\/\/local.google.com\/place?id=3548608290767224412&amp;use=posts&amp;lpsid=CIHM0ogKEICAgICWyr72ggE\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" style=\"display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\" src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/p\/AF1QipPKJn24SHLjPzYpOEEgw03GwX33fvnvamQoQ3g5=w540-pa\" alt=\"\" width=\"450\" height=\"450\" \/><\/a><\/figure><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Kids \u2018R\u2019 Kids International is accredited by AdvancED\u00ae, the world\u2019s largest education community, and the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Council on Accreditation and School Improvement (SACS\/CASI). SACS\/CASI is an accreditation division of AdvancED\u00ae. This accreditation ensures that the high accreditation standards are met and exceeded.\u00a0 <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><\/span><\/p>\n<div><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Call today at (813) 654-7000 to learn more about the Kids \u2018R\u2019 Kids before and <\/span><a title=\"after school programs\" href=\"https:\/\/kidsrkids.com\/circa-fishhawk\/programs\/preschool-childcare-program\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">after school programs<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (Kindergarten to Grade 5) or to schedule a visit.<\/span><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Teaching kindness and empathy to preschoolers In a world where bullying and youth mental health are big concerns, it becomes imperative for caregivers, parents and teachers alike, to foster a culture of kindness and empathy in children at an early age. 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