Teens, know the full kindness, including the side that often doesn’t get the kind of cartwheels and confetti it deserves. Read on…
Kindness at Home is Everything, Let’s be a Family that’s Kind to Each Other
(Inside: Kindness at home means the world. We all want to go home to a kind family. A kind family that nurtures and supports. Read on..)
Let’s be a family that’s kind to each other.
A family that looks up from their devices and smiles big when we see the other arrive home.
And asks about their day, because even though you don’t always feel like answering, it’s sure nice to be asked.
Let’s see – really see – one another every. single. day.
Let’s be a family that’s kind to each other.
When big emotions hit, a family that takes a deep breath and exhales slowly before answering. Who tries to respond instead of reacting.
And when words spew out, pelting across the room instead of controlled, thought-out responding, is quick to apologize. Who takes ownership of their actions.
Let’s recognize that we’re each other’s safe place, so we can all hold it together out there and unravel at home. Let’s put hard moments in perspective and freely give grace.
Let’s be a family that’s kind to each other.
Big kids who notice when the parents are juggling all-the-things and are quick to help in the kitchen.
Or parents who see their teens studying for the big test so make their lunch for the next day and bring them a glass of water.
Let’s be aware, help lighten loads, and try to meet needs.
Because the world out there is tricky.
Navigating it can be like eating spaghetti with a spoon – messy, partially effective, and just plain hard. So, let’s recognize that small acts of daily kindness send big love through all of our lives.
Kind attitudes uplift.
Kind words heal.
Kind actions revive.
And doing our part matters: if we want to live in a home that is kind, we need to be the type of person who is kind.
Every family member is important. Vital, even. Each must daily show kindness, so we create the kind of nourishing home that we all want to come home to.
It won’t be flawless.
Perfect families don’t exist.
But families who continually come back to kindness do.
So, let’s be that.
Let’s be a family that’s kind to each other.
Kindness at home matters. We all want to live in a kind home and feel connected to our families. Read more in the Create Family Connection series.
We all want to feel connected to our family. I know, I do.
One of my favorite things to do with my family is to create family time. Yes, life gets busy, and no I don’t do this all perfectly (who actually does!?!), but it sure is fun to try.
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Cheryl is a mom of 3 boys, wife, speaker, high school teacher, and author of Empowered Moms & Kids. She has a Master’s degree in Educational Leadership and is passionate about learning and teaching. On www.empoweredmomsandkids.com you’ll find inspiration and encouragement for moms raising tweens and/or teens. Read more in the “about” section of this page.