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Kindness is the single most important ingredient in a happy home.  As I have met with hundreds of families, spoken to numerous groups about family issues, and critically observed families for decades, I have come to know that kindness is indeed a foundational part of every happy home.  Without kindness, the money and the time we give our families is meaningless.  Where there is no kindness, all attempts at family solidarity are useless.

Kindness can be shown in many ways, every day.  We have countless opportunities to show kindness in the home.  I’ve heard it said in different ways but the message is always the same:  little, frequent acts of kindness are appreciated far more than large material gifts given without affection. 

Simple words and deeds that show caring and concern for one another should be a part of the fabric of family life.  When we treat one another as we would like to be treated, showing kindness and love, our acts of goodness will be noticed and imitated, creating habits of kindness and traditions of familylove.

4 Ways to Be Kind in the Home:

In Thoughts

In Words

In Tone of Voice

In Actions

10 Ways to Show Kindness:

1. Speak gently, always being positive and lifting others.
2. 2. Help others with no thought of reward.
3. Overlook mistakes; have great patience with imperfections.
4. Forgive easily and quickly.
5. Put the needs and desires of others before your own.
6. 6. Share the good things in your life freely.
7. Listen patiently.
8. Give of yourself--especially your time.
9. 9. Be polite and courteous.
10. Treat others the way you’d like to be treated.

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