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February is American Heart Month, and I’ve partn February is American Heart Month, and I’ve partnered with @MedIQCME and Duke Health to raise awareness about atrial fibrillation (AFib), also known as irregular heartbeat which affects 12 million people.My father was diagnosed with AFib and my family has a history of this condition, so I do my best to learn as much as I can about it.

I’ve learned that when the atrium’s squeezing becomes irregular, blood doesn’t flow as smoothly through the heart and clots can form. Those clots can travel to the brain, disrupting the oxygen supply and causing a stroke. People with AFib are at approximately 5 times greater risk for stroke than those with regular heartbeats. Stroke is a leading cause of death and also of serious, long-term disability. It is essential to get to a hospital quickly if you suspect a stroke in yourself or others.Learn the acronym FAST to recognize the signs of stroke: 

F = Face. Ask the person to smile. Does one side of the face droop?

A = Arms. Ask the person to raise both arms. Does one arm drift downward? 

S = Speech. Ask the person to repeat a simple phrase. Is the speech slurred or strange?

T= Time. If you see any of these signs, call 9-1-1 right away.

Take this survey (link in bio) for the chance to win 1 of 5 $100 VISA gift cards—takes less than 10 minutes.

Thanks, @mediqcme, and Duke Heart. Supported by an educational grant from the Bristol Myers Squibb and Pfizer Alliance.
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Contributors, Family Ties, Featured, Kids & Parenting · February 6, 2014

Random Acts of Kindness Week is February 10-16: Get the Family Involved


Random Acts of Kindness Week is February 10-16 Get the Family Involved

Random Acts of Kindness Week is February 10-16. And while we as parents want our kids to be kind and compassionate at all times, this month is a great time to encourage them to practice random acts of kindness all through the year.

Random acts of kindness are selfless actions that are performed with the sole intention of making another person happy or feel the warm fuzzies inside. They’re good, they’re easy-to-do and for the most part, don’t cost much at all!

5 Random Acts of Kindness Ideas for Families

Here are 5 easy, feel-good, random acts of kindness ideas that you and the kids can practice to spread joy and happiness in the family and community all through February or even, the rest of the year!

  1. Share a Meal: Invite a lonely senior home or take them a warm homecooked meal. Encourage kids to smile, talk and just be their sweet selves.
  2. Say “Thank You” and Mean It:  Let community helpers know that you’re grateful for their services. Have the kids draw them a “thank you” card, just because.
  3. Have a Family Kindness Jar: Start a fun kindness ritual where kids write a kind or loving thing about another family member and put it in a jar at the end of every day.
  4. Sharing is Caring: Encourage kids to share their toys or games with friends willingly and with a smile.
  5. Help Teachers at School: Kids, both young ones and older ones, can be kind to their teachers by simply working harder, listening to them or even, volunteering.

3 Tips to Make Being Kind Easy for Kids

1. Set a Good Example

One of the best things you can do to raise kids is to be a role model for kindness and thoughtfulness. Let children see you be respectful towards others, treat them with compassion and be helpful. Let them see how you think of taking over a meal to a family who’s not doing too well or shop for an ailing family member or just, surprise a waitress with a generous tip. Yes, children learn best from example, so let’s set a good one.

2. Teach Kids to See the Good and Abundant… and then, Share It

Conversations at the dinner table can be powerful change makers. Ask children to talk about what makes them happy, encourage them to see the abundance that fills their lives and then, help them to spread it around and share it.  If you’ve had a bountiful apple harvest from your trees this year, why not put them in baskets and gift them to the neighbors?

3. Encourage them to Help Out, Pitch In

Finally, encourage them to help out in the community and pitch in where needed. Whether it is running errands for an ailing neighbor or doing a chore for a senior citizen or simply being kind to the mailman or newspaper boy, help them to see how the little things go the longest way.

Finally, remember to be appreciative of their efforts and practice your own random acts of kindness by surprising them, every now and then.


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Comments

  1. Kelly Ann says

    February 7, 2014 at 2:48 pm

    Not only will the family be getting involved but on Valentine’s Day at school the family groups will be do community service work. There are so many little acts that can be done that do not cost a thing.

    Reply
    • The Cubicle Chick says

      February 10, 2014 at 12:07 am

      Kelly Ann, I am truly with you. Kindness doesn’t cost a thing. And we could all use more kindness in the world today. Thanks for commenting.

      Reply
  2. sharon says

    February 7, 2014 at 5:42 pm

    What a wonderful post! The great thing about random acts of kindness is their spontaneous regeneration ….it’s one life lesson that will amaze anyone, especially children.

    Reply
    • The Cubicle Chick says

      February 10, 2014 at 12:08 am

      The children mimic our behavior. Which is why I TRY my best to be a good citizen and role model for my kids. Showing Random Acts of Kindness is just one way to bring out the best in others. The kids truly pick up on that 🙂

      Reply
  3. Joyce@MommyTalkShow says

    February 8, 2014 at 6:48 am

    Our son is great about saying thank you to family, friends and even strangers.
    Thanks for the reminder that we need to start teaching him about his larger community and give back!

    Reply
    • The Cubicle Chick says

      February 9, 2014 at 10:46 am

      Joyce, I can tell from meeting your son that he is very mannerable. The Chicklet and I will be using some ideas from this list too. 🙂

      Reply
  4. Mary says

    February 9, 2014 at 7:20 am

    This is perfect timing for this post because I always do random acts of kindnesses the month before my birth. This year I’ll be …cough, cough..mumble..mumble…37! So that’s how many acts I have do. My daughter and husband aren’t big givers so I’ve been looking for ways to get them involved in spreading a little love! The family kindness jar is a wonderful idea!

    Reply
    • The Cubicle Chick says

      February 10, 2014 at 12:09 am

      37? Well, I am 38 so I know the feeling. And yes, we are also incorporating the family kindness jar in my home too. Thanks for commenting.

      Reply
  5. Shannon says

    February 15, 2014 at 3:57 pm

    I do not have any children yet but see many other parents and how their children behave in public. I love the ideas here and I do believe that by setting an example of how to behave and being kind to others is how your children learn. Some parents are great role models and their kindness has been learned. These days I think we all need to remember to be kind to one another and help each other.

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When I was Sweet 16. #tbt #throwbackthursday When I was Sweet 16. #tbt #throwbackthursday
To all the lovers. A little flower arrangement fro To all the lovers. A little flower arrangement from me to you for Love Day. ❤️❤️❤️ #valentines #valentinesday #love
Circa 1981. My snaggletooth era. 😂#TBT Circa 1981. My snaggletooth era. 😂#TBT
We did our best to recreate our onesie moment from We did our best to recreate our onesie moment from 2013. Strike a pose, the remix.
Finally! After a year (or more) we’ve finally be Finally! After a year (or more) we’ve finally been able to get a staycation on the calendar. Having fun with these ladies!
Circa 1990 when I was a sophomore in high school i Circa 1990 when I was a sophomore in high school in Jacksonville, and I had 3 different hairstyles going on at the same time.  #FBF #backintheday
So, I’m doing THING! Join me and the cast of thi So, I’m doing THING! Join me and the cast of this year’s @shesaidstlouis  on Friday, March 10th at The Sheldon. We’ll be sharing our stories monologue style, and it’s going to be a good time. If you’d like to get tickets, hit me up! A portion of the proceeds will go to @rungforwomen. 👍🏾
February is American Heart Month, and I’ve partn February is American Heart Month, and I’ve partnered with @MedIQCME and Duke Health to raise awareness about atrial fibrillation (AFib), also known as irregular heartbeat which affects 12 million people.My father was diagnosed with AFib and my family has a history of this condition, so I do my best to learn as much as I can about it.

I’ve learned that when the atrium’s squeezing becomes irregular, blood doesn’t flow as smoothly through the heart and clots can form. Those clots can travel to the brain, disrupting the oxygen supply and causing a stroke. People with AFib are at approximately 5 times greater risk for stroke than those with regular heartbeats. Stroke is a leading cause of death and also of serious, long-term disability. It is essential to get to a hospital quickly if you suspect a stroke in yourself or others.Learn the acronym FAST to recognize the signs of stroke: 

F = Face. Ask the person to smile. Does one side of the face droop?

A = Arms. Ask the person to raise both arms. Does one arm drift downward? 

S = Speech. Ask the person to repeat a simple phrase. Is the speech slurred or strange?

T= Time. If you see any of these signs, call 9-1-1 right away.

Take this survey (link in bio) for the chance to win 1 of 5 $100 VISA gift cards—takes less than 10 minutes.

Thanks, @mediqcme, and Duke Heart. Supported by an educational grant from the Bristol Myers Squibb and Pfizer Alliance.
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