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Cuddling together on the couch, Sofia comforted Margot with an ice pack to help ease her “owie”. The moment changed from sorrow to delight when the girls invented a game. Margot playfully used the ice pack to touch Sofia’s foot. Sofia reacted with a look of shock, which gave them both a big laugh. They proceeded to play this game over and over again, Margot touching Sofia with the ice pack, Sofia now pretending shock, as their jubilant laughter filled the room.
Our Work With Children Brings Us Hope
People in the world are struggling. As crisis after crisis unfolds, the airwaves are filled with stories that reflect a lack of kindness, empathy, and compassion among people. Yet, we are hopeful because we spend our days with very young children. Everyday our group of toddlers shows us their deep desire for loving connections, and like Margot and Sofia’s story reflects, they have the dispositions and skills to grow caring relationships.
Toddlers have a notorious reputation for being self-centered, and not knowing how to get along with others. There are many professional resources focused on techniques to “teach” children what to do and not ...