families who care: small acts of kindness make a really big difference

 

Recently I shared a few ways that family members can show each other they care, and the post has been a huge, huge, huge hit.

Thousands and thousands of visitors and just as many downloads of the free printable I created.

It was about winning at the family game, but more than that, it was about taking the time to say ‘thanks’ to each other. Because sometimes that little ‘thank you’ means so, so much.

We all want peace and harmony in our families, right? It’s just harder some days than others. Believe me, I get it.

We’re busy, we’re tired. But what we don’t always realize is that every, single day we do so much for others. We really do.

As part of my partnership with the great people at Whirlpool, this time, I put my friends to work.

I asked them to tell me how they show loved ones that they care.

And the good news is that the large majority of the people I interviewed shared the same idea. You may be surprised.

Here’s the skinny. . .

Families Who Care — Small Acts of Kindness Make a Really Big Difference: 

It’s a sort of ‘man on the street’ video, where I asked friends and family

How do you show loved ones you care? 

And here’s what they said:

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What do YOU think? I’d love to know how you show loved ones you care!

Check out our Win at the Family Game: Show Loved Ones You Care post

 

fyi: This post was written as part of a partnership with Whirlpool, but as always, my opinions are all my own, influenced only by my experience as an educator and parent.