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The Guardian // World // Europe

How to raise kind children: lead by example, talk it over … and get a dog

Saturday 12th April 2025, 1:00PM

It is a simple and powerful way to help them feel calmer and happier, say the experts. So how do you teach kindness to kids?In a hostile world, many parents might be anxious about how to raise a kinder generation – and if so, science backs you. Children who are more empathetic “tend to have more positive interactions and more satisfying relationships with friends and family,” says Jessica Rolph, co-founder of early childhood development company Lovevery. Studies show that kids who can form strong relationships do better in school, she adds.And Jaime Thurston, chief executive of the School of Kindness, says it’s “the most important thing we can teach children”. She adds: “Kindness doesn’t just benefit the person we’re kind to, it has a positive impact on our own physical and mental wellbeing. Kindness can be a simple but powerful way to help children feel calmer and happier.” Continue reading...

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