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No one sets out to raise unkind children. 

But whether it’s snatching toys, calling names, or excluding peers on the playground, we’ve all seen kids (likely even our own) treat others unkindly.

Why?

It’s not because they’re naturally unkind, or because we’ve messed up as parents. 

It’s simply because kids are still learning. 

They’re still learning how to appropriately solve problems, make friends, and show empathy.

As parents, we can coach our children on responsible and respectful ways to get what they need.

We can also show positive examples of kind behaviour by modelling it and by discussing kind actions in the stories we read together.

This week’s printable Kindness Matters: A Goat Story on Choosing Kindness is an adorable illustrated story that will help you teach your child the value of kind words and generous actions.