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Quote of the Week
"Tenderness and Kindness are not signs of weakness and despair but manifestations of strength and resolution" - Kahlil Gibran
Is Kindness A Sign Of Weakness
"So, I ask: Are you kind to everyone? Do you think *you* should be kind to everyone?
The elderly neighbor across the street? Heck, yeah! She is the sweetest person.
The fancy SUV that cut you off on the highway? Well, (long pause) maybe it was a family emergency.
The co-worker that took credit for your idea? . . . The stay at home mom that you heard was spreading rumors about you?[...]
Teaching my kids to be kind and serve others has been a personal learning experience, not just a parenting technique.
In the end, I usually end up putting the original question back on the parent. Why do YOU want to teach your kids to be kind, to serve others? It is within the answer to this question that they start to see what they want to do with their own kids." [read more]
Reading Corner
 Title: The Juice Box Bully: Empowering Kids To Stand Up For Others
By: Bob Sornson and Maria Dismondy
Ages: 4+
"Have you ever seen a bully in action and done nothing about it? The kids at Pete's new school get involved, instead of being bystanders. When Pete begins to behave badly, his classmates teach him about "The Promise". Will Pete decide to shed his bullying habits and make "The Promise"? -Publishers
Recommended by Cubs Editors
Be The Change
Have you ever bullied, been bullied or seen anyone being bullied? What would you do differently if life were to give you another chance with the perspective of your own child? It would be a wonderful conversation with your child in retrospection of the incident by bringing more strength to the power of kindness.
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