Building social-emotional skills, nurturing generosity, and increasing confidence in our kids is important all year long, but can be great to focus on during the holiday season. In this episode of Raising Lifelong Learners, host Colleen Kessler discusses teaching kids to be empathetic and to help others, and emphasizes the benefits of nurturing empathy in children, especially those who are neurodivergent. Listen to learn practical tips for fostering a sense of service in kids, along with understanding the emotional and psychological benefits of doing so.

The episode also explores age-appropriate ways for children to get involved in serving their communities and encourages parents to prioritize safety and trust when seeking volunteering opportunities for their kids. The episode is a heartfelt reminder of the impact of spreading kindness and its role in raising emotionally intelligent and compassionate adults.

Our sponsor for today’s episode is CTC Math

Additional Links and Resources

Raising Lifelong Learners Membership Community - The Learners Lab
Masterclass | Cultivating a Healthy Mindset
Raising Resilient Sons by Colleen Kessler, M.Ed.
Teaching Kids to Help Others
Random Acts of Kindness: An Advent Tradition
The Ultimate Guide to Random Acts of Kindness
RLL #93: 7 Tips and Strategies for Boosting Emotional Resilience in Your Kids
Random Acts of Kindness for Kids
Raising Kind Kids: Acts of Kindness for Kids
Books to Inspire Kindness and Thankfulness

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RLL #222: Building Social-Emotional Skills While Helping Others