Episode 163: From Playroom to Real Life: Teaching Kindness Through Everyday Moments with Mariela DeSantiago

Imperfect Heroes: Insights Into Parenting

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Join DJ and her guest, Mariela De Santiago as they discuss the importance of teaching kindness and embracing diversity in early childhood. Listen in as they talk about the significance of modeling kind behavior, using positive language, and practicing empathy and compassion towards others. Stay tuned as they share strategies for teaching empathy and sharing with children as young as 2-years-old, including giving children choices. They also share the importance of creating a supportive network for parents, where they can work together to correct and support each other’s children. There is a great need to start teaching kindness and empathy from an early age to help children develop these values and create a kinder, gentler society.

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7:44 Children need to learn that sharing is not just about giving up their belongings, but also about respecting the autonomy of others.
11:49 The importance of verbalizing internal thoughts when we are showing kindness can help children develop their vocabulary and kindness skills.
16:51 How to show kids how to manage their feelings by giving them an example to follow
30:57 Building a network of parents, DJ calls the Mamma Maffia, who become a network of support to each other as they raise their children.
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