Ages 3-5: After dinner, Eli’s mom prompts him to say, “Thanks for a yummy dinner!” to his dad, who cooked it that night. Eli learns to express gratitude for things made or done for him. Ages 6-8: When Lilly receives a gift from her grandmother, her mom encourages her to send a thank you note. […]
Ages 3-5: When Jenny and Tim both want to play with the same toy and can’t share, their mom steps in. She explains, “When you both want the same thing, try taking turns. First Jenny can play, and then Tim. That’s a fair way to solve this problem.” Ages 6-8: When siblings Mark and Lisa
Ages 3-5: When Dylan asks why he can’t have cookies for dinner, his mom tells him, “Just like cars need good fuel to run smoothly, our bodies need good food to grow strong and healthy. That’s why we eat lots of fruits, vegetables, and other healthy foods.” Ages 6-8: Emma asks why she has to
Ages 3-5: While playing “shop” with Lucy, her mother gives her pretend money and talks about their value, saying, “Some things cost more money than others. That’s why it’s important to think carefully about what we buy.” Ages 6-8: Phillip gets a small weekly allowance for simple chores. His mom encourages him to save it
Ages 3-5: Suzie lies about eating a cookie before dinner. Her mom explains, “Suzie, it’s important to always tell the truth. Even if you think you might get in trouble, it’s better to be honest.” Ages 6-8: Tim breaks a vase while playing and blames it on the dog. His father gently confronts him, saying,
Ages 3-5: When Tommy’s pet fish dies, his mom explains, “Sometimes, little ones, animals like our fish, get very old or sick and they can’t stay with us. They go to sleep and don’t wake up. It’s okay to feel sad about this.” Ages 6-8: Lucy’s grandmother has recently passed away. Her father explains gently,
Ages 3-5: David’s mom says, “David, can you please pick up your toys and put them where they belong? This is your responsibility.” By doing this, David learns early that he has duties he needs to fulfill. Ages 6-8: Hannah forgets to feed her fish, and her dad reminds her, “Remember, Hannah, taking care of
Ages 3-5: Mom sees Billy grab a toy away from his sister. She explains to Billy, “When you take Sarah’s toy without asking, it can hurt her feelings. Always ask before taking something that belongs to someone else. This is called respect.” Ages 6-8: Jane does not want to share her coloring book with her
Ages 3-5: When giving your child a bath, you might say, “These are your private parts. No one else should touch them unless it’s a doctor checking to make sure you’re healthy, or me or daddy helping you get clean. Even then, it’s okay to say no if you feel uncomfortable.” Ages 6-8: In an
Ages 3-5: After Tommy knocked over his tower blocks, his sister Lily helped him rebuild it. In this moment, their parents praised Lily’s actions, saying, “You were very kind to help Tommy.” Ages 6-8: At school, Steven noticed his classmate Sam was sad because he forgot his lunch. Steven shared his lunch with Sam, learning