Kids are great at being in the moment. However, they may not always connect their actions to the bigger picture.
Help your child make these connections and build purpose by paying attention. Learn more in today’s video tip! Watch it above or on our Facebook page.
Is authenticity a skill your child would benefit from improving?
Each child’s umbrella looks different depending on the experiences that they have had thus far in their lives. Download this infographic to get a better understanding of where your children are in their development of authenticity.
Download a PDF copy of this infographic by clicking here.
Each month we focus on helping you build one of the Umbrella Skills. Our focus for October is Empathy!
Empathy is our ability to see the world from someone else’s perspective. To understand and share the feelings of another.
Empathy is extremely valuable as a parenting tool and is essential for helping our children make strong social connections. High levels of empathy result in lower levels of conflict and higher levels of problem solving within friendships. It helps us make new friends and keep the ones we have and good friends help us live longer.
Check in regularly for tips and stories that will build this valuable tool in your home.
Featured image by Caroline Hernandez on Unsplash.
Next time you hear an inspiring story of someone overcoming adversity – notice that this is not by chance.
Take a minute and see if you can name the skills they used to do it. This is a great way to show kids which skills they can practice to get stronger. Follow us here at the Umbrella Project to learn about a new skill each month that will help your child grow from challenges.
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