Immediately upon birth, from day 1 of age, babies begin to reflect the emotional states of people around them thanks to mirror neurons. This begins a cycle whereby positive emotions and interactions beget more positive energy. Children that feel safe, secure and loved grow to be more sensitive and empathetic to others' emotional needs. Let's model kindness and empathy from day 1. - Ameeta
"It is easier to build strong children than to repair broken men." - Frederick Douglass
Editor's Note: Immediately upon birth, from day 1 of age, babies begin to reflect the emotional states of people around them thanks to mirror neurons. This begins a cycle whereby positive emotions and interactions beget more positive energy. Children that feel safe, secure and loved grow to be more sensitive and empathetic to others' emotional needs. Let's model kindness and empathy from day 1. - Ameeta
Kindness In the News
A theme park employee helped soothe an autistic boy who had a meltdown by lying down on the floor next to him and connecting with him in his own space.
A KindSpringer was moved after witnessing a 6-year-old child intuitively move to help a younger child who had dropped a cupcake in the playground. The 6-year-old even offered his sleeve for tears.
A teacher from California shares her story of building a Kind Kids Club in a first grade classroom, noting how these kids pass on the lessons of kindness forward to their school.
Teachers share all the positive trends they see in the young today and why they are so hopeful for the future.
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