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by Terry Rombeck
January 3, 2007 at 10:43 a.m.
How to raise a compassionate child
¢ Emily Mihalchik, a Lawrence mother and director of Johnnie Appleseed Preschool, is quoted in a story from Parenting.com, and posted on [CNN.com][1], about how to raise compassionate children.Speak softly. Your kindness will be a role model for how to treat others. When your child's in pain, be warm and caring. "It's all about the tone in your voice," says Emily Mihalchik, a mom of 2-year-old Sam and director of the Johnnie Appleseed Preschool, in Lawrence, Kansas. If a child's friend is crying, "I say, 'Maybe a hug would be nice,'" says Mihalchik. Young toddlers don't have a very consistent long-term memory, so you'll have to repeat your lessons more times than you thought possible. [1]: http://www.cnn.com/2007/HEALTH/parenting/01/02/par.compassion/
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mitzibel (Misty Nuckolls) says…
In other news, I will be featured in USA Today next Sunday with my astonishing revelation that the sky is blue.