(Empathic Parenting) Empathy – Following are some of Dr. Borba’s tips for how to flip the focus and cultivate kindness.

Following are some of Dr. Borba’s tips for how to flip the focus and cultivate kindness.

  • When your children walk out the door, remind them to do one or two kind things each day.
  • Show that you value kindness. Do not just ask, “What you get on your test today?” but, “What kind thing did you do?”
  • Praise your kids for being kind in the moment – when they have earned it: “That was being kind because you offered your toy to your friend.”
  • Make kindness a regular happening. Put a box by your front door for gently used items and when it fills up, drop it off together for a needy family.