Play Skillfully

Nurturing Helpfulness in Preschoolers: Character Builder Series

Kathy Eggers Season 5 Episode 17

In this episode, Kathy Eggers discusses the importance of teaching helpfulness to children as a key character trait. She emphasizes the role of parents in modeling helpful behavior, engaging children in helpful activities, and providing developmentally appropriate tasks. The conversation highlights the significance of building confidence in children through participation in household chores and the positive impact of helpfulness on family dynamics. Kathy also shares practical tips for making helpfulness a fun and natural part of family life, concluding with a reminder of the lasting effects of these early lessons on children's character development.

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