Last Updated on March 21, 2026 by alli
Bullying is something every parent worries about. We all want to raise children who are not only confident and happy, but also kind and respectful towards others.
Instilling kindness in children from an early age shapes them into compassionate and empathetic individuals. The good news is that kindness can be taught, practiced, and encouraged every day.
The words we speak matter.
Hereâs a powerful reminder about the importance of choosing kind words:
âIf the words you spoke, appeared on your skin, would you still be beautifulâ?
For me, it all comes back to kindness. When we’re kind to someone, whether it’s with our words or actions, we never really know just how much of an impact we may have left on them.
And sometimes, the smallest acts of kindness can have the biggest impactâŚ
A True Story About the Power of Kindness
Years ago, when I worked in retail, I served a woman who told me an amazing story Iâll never forget.
She shared how, out of the blue, she received a call saying she had inherited a large sum of money from someone she barely rememberedâan old schoolmate. She was completely shocked.
When she asked why, she was told it was because decades earlier, she had stood up to bullies for this girl.
She couldnât even remember doing it, but the woman never forgot. With no close family to leave her money to, she chose to give it to the one person who had shown her kindness.
It just goes to showâone small act of kindness can stay with someone forever.
The Important Role Parents Play
Without a doubt, children learn by example. They see how adultsâparents, teachers, coaches, and the broader communityâmodel kindness and empathy through their everyday interactions.
Never underestimate what you do or say, because if your children are with you, they are always watching and learning.
Other simple ways to nurture kindness include:
- Praising kind behaviour when you see it
- Talking openly about kindness
- Encouraging small, thoughtful actions each day
One simple way I encourage my daughter to practise kindness is by changing the question I ask after school. Instead of âHow was your day?â I ask, âWhat did you do today to help someone?‘
Kindness Activity Pages
If you would like to encourage your little girl to practise kindness, Iâve created some fun and meaningful worksheets to help her build:
- Empathy
- Compassion
- Social Connection
- Confidence
These activity pages guide her to think about how she can be kind to othersâand also to herself.
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