11/28/11- The free healthy word of the day: Kindness - the quality of being friendly, generous, and considerate. - submitted by "Healthy Word" Advocate Fondé P. Bridges

11/28/11 

The free healthy word of the day Kindness - the quality of being friendly, generous, and considerate.

Discuss the word "Kindness" with your child.   My youngest son often asks me to be kind to him when I'm punishing him.  I oblige him every time.  My students frequently write the word “kindness” on their leaves in the “Healthy Words” workshop. I have seen over 100 leaves with the word "kindness". Wow!  It's almost like they are voting for more "kindness".  This morning I applaud all of you who choose to be kind.  Be kind with your child today and share the meaning of the word "kindness" with them.  Enjoy your kindness and share it with everyone you can. 

“Kindness” Conversation Starters

1. What are some of the benefits of being kind?

2. Who is kind to you?  Do they know you appreciate their kindness?

3. Do you enjoy being kind?  Why or why not?

4. Do you think kind people enjoy their life more?  

The free healthy word of the day: Preparation - the action or process of making ready or being made ready for use or consideration. - submitted by "Healthy Word" Advocate Fondé P. Bridges

Preparation - the action or process of making ready or being made ready for use or consideration.

Discuss the word " Preparation " with your child.   Getting ready before we begin an activity is very beneficial.  Planning ahead, preparing for a task, or getting ready for activity will give you an advantage.  Think of all the moments you were prepared.  Celebrate the moments your child was prepared.  Everyday we have an opportunity to model preparation.  Stay prepared and enjoy your life.

1. What are some of the benefits of preparation?

2. Do you know anyone loves being prepared?  Who are they?

3. Do you enjoy being prepared?  Why or why not?

4. Are prepared people more successful than unprepared people?  

The free healthy word of the day: Grateful - feeling or showing an appreciation of kindness; thankful.

Grateful - Feeling or showing an appreciation of kindness; thankful.

The free healthy word of the day

Discuss the word "Grateful" with your child.  How important is it to be grateful? I have lived long enough to appreciate life.  There are so many reasons to be grateful.  We are all visitors, here.  How awesome is it to feel grateful, to feel thankful for whomever, or whatever we can.  Discuss being grateful with the people you love and the people that you care about.  Share the word grateful, with everyone, especially our children.  It is important for children to have an opportunity to be grateful.  Enjoy your lives and be grateful!

1. What are some of the benefits of being grateful?

2. Do you know grateful people?  Who are they?

3. Do you appreciate grateful people?  Why or why not?

4. Are there grateful children in your life?