Growing a Garden of Character: Why Children Need Compassion | Mom2Mentor

Send us a text (https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/1931388/open_sms) Today we continue our series on planting a character garden in our children by exploring compassion – a fundamental trait that helps children function successfully in society and builds their characteristic DNA. • Compassion is another word for love – specifically love for fellow humans who are experiencing distress • Real-life examples demonstrate how small acts of compassion can make significant differences in others' lives • Children need to see parents modeling compassionate behavior to understand its importance • Volunteer opportunities like soup kitchens provide powerful visual learning experiences for children • Teaching compassion helps children understand that they may someday need others to show them compassion • Simple acts like offering help in grocery stores can teach powerful lessons without requiring complex planning • Children naturally replicate behaviors they consistently observe in their parents If you enjoyed today's episode, please leave feedback at the Mom2Mentor podcast, visit singlemomsunitedpodcast.com, or check our YouTube channel. Remember, you're more than just a nurturer and provider – you are a mentor. https://singlemomsunitedpodcast.com/ (https://singlemomsunitedpodcast.com/) It's not how you arrived at the title, but what you do with it. Episode link: https://play.headliner.app/episode/28300865?utm_source=youtube (video made with https://www.headliner.app)