Enjoying Kindness!

Friendship and kindness are major! Be careful. Immerse yourself as much as possible in an optimal environment at all times with “real” people. Begin with love. Everything else flows from there.

Spring is the season of new beginnings, so let's make friends!

Here are simple ways to practice forging friendships: sharing kindness, and building self-esteem:

1. Notice something nice about the other person.
2. Be as clear as you can about what you liked.
3. Save your praise words like "good," "very good," or "excellent" for major accomplishments.

Note: Be specific. Details make your points stronger. They build self-esteem.

Important

Don't forget about using the same 1, 2, 3 for yourself. You will love being your own best friend! 

Helpful Hints

• Make it a way of life to model good behavior and thoughtful qualities.
• Start by using the words “please” and “thank you” with everyone in your household. “Please” shows respect and “thank you” expresses appreciation. These two expressions help to make happy families and “friendship-ready” people.

Makes sense!

Find out more at the next first Friday.

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About this First Friday Program

Originally it was developed for new parents and grandparents, With all the complications of modern life and technology eating more and more into our time, this program has progressed to be for everyone. Early childhood lays the foundation for all later life--good or bad, problematic or enjoyable, even violent or not. Then every thing grows from that beginning.

Here are the basics of the ART. 

Act Natural

Respond

Talk 

Who can do this? Everyone

Where? Everywhere 

Why? Because we all should have friends, family and fun!