When most people think of skills required in parenting, being quick is often one of them. Quick to notice, quick to assume, quick to catch
Category: Kindness
The Lesson I learned From an Old Man in the Time it Took to Smoke a Cigarette
I was travelling in Canada (I’m from England) and stopped to buy a drink at a little grocery store. An oldish looking guy followed me
A Sweet Act of Kindness @ Christmas
Hey guys! For this year’s early Christmas, I wanted to do something kind for everyone in my grade and make them smile. So I purchased
A Little Boy’s Lovely Note to a Trash Truck Driver
‘ehwaywah’ wrote: “My dad’s a trash truck driver. He got this today from a little boy that comes out to his balcony to wave good
A 4-Year Old’s Love Letter
His mum says the attention it’s received has cheered her up while they’re waiting for her son’s final appointment with the oncologist after beating cancer.
On the Kindness of Things by John Tuite
“Treat objects as if they had nervous systems.” Bruce Fertman. There’s an old porcelain telephone on the stage. It’s only there because in the second
See a Need, Fill a Need by Sybil Brun
Medical bills were mounting. Kids needed glasses, cars needed repairs, and the dog needed surgery. On top of that, Christmas was almost upon us so
Give Your Spouse the Gift That Can’t Go Wrong by Winifred M. Reilly
Whether you’re a big holiday shopper or a minimalist, here’s one gift your spouse is guaranteed to enjoy. There’s no need to wrap it and
How to Kill It With Kindness – The Layperson’s Guide to Living Like Mandela by Vidya Kaipa
(Article written – 5 December 2013) Nelson Mandela died today. It didn’t come as much of a shock, being that he was an impressive 95
So, You Want an Unconventional Christmas Tree do You?
When a man loves a woman, and she asks him for something special, what can he do but give it to her… ‘NAD’ wrote: “My
Kindness and Cookies for a Forgotten Lady
‘Anonymous’ wrote: “Made cookies and brought them to the local nursing home. This is Mrs Posey.” “She is 112 and the nurse said she hasn’t
9 Tips to Get Kids Involved in Volunteering – by Lara Patangan
The beloved children’s author, Dr. Seuss, wrote; “Unless someone like you cares a whole awful lot, nothing is going to get better. It’s not.” Children
I Feed the Little Creatures
Hi, I know this is not an act of kindness to people, but still an act of kindness. Evey year when it’s freezing cold and
Words of Wisdom From a Child
Gabriela, aged-5, offered some good advice for all of us… Source: Daily Saint Share Gabriella’s lovely advice using the buttons below.
“…At What Point Do We Begin to Mistrust One Another?
In late July 1973, Joseph Crachiola was wandering the streets of Mount Clemens, Mich., a suburb of Detroit, with his camera. As a staff photographer
When They Saw a Woman Sat Holding Her Head in Her Hands They Couldn’t Just Walk on by
‘scu’ wrote: “Today’s lesson in kindness: Luke and I were shopping today when we walked past this girl, the lone salesperson in a rug store,
Random Acts of Pasta – Man Feeds 125 People, Including the Homeless
A full stomach makes a happy heart, the saying goes. But one Utah man is taking some hits from doubters on the Internet over his
Free Hugs For Ferguson
A Portland police officer, Sergeant Bret Barnum, was wearing protective head gear and patrolling a protest in Portland, Oregon when he noticed a 12-year-old boy,
Kindness Causes Miracles (Life Lessons Learned While Midwifing Families in Haiti)
Monday through Thursday are prenatal days. The women arrive in their cute print dresses and always carry purses. The new moms are sent upstairs for
Hot Soup
The year was 1968 at the corner of Avenue Rd and Wilson Ave i was on my way to York University Keel campus. I was
One Man’s Beautiful Tribute to His Wife in The Night Sky
This Man Mixed His Wife’s Ashes Into Fireworks And Blasted Them Across The Night Sky. The photo shows Annette Maunder’s father (left) and her husband
Kindness In The Airport Security Line
To the couple who stood behind us in the airport security line ~ Your quiet act of kindness is something I will never forget. Traveling
The Berlin Book Forest
Books are just awesome. We’ve heard people say that physical books may be a thing of the past, but there’s something so very satisfying about
The Problem of Gratitude by Lara Patangan
It’s been decades since I have been in grammar school, so when I think of Thanksgiving, pilgrims or Indians don’t generally come to mind. I
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