Mission pack

Kindness and manners

Saying thank you, everyday manners and kinder sibling relationships. Small habits of respect that children learn best by practice at home.

Kindness and manners6 min read
House rules for kids: how to write family rules that stick
How to write house rules for kids that work: how many to pick, how to word them, examples by age, fair consequences and when to change the rules as kids grow.
Kindness and manners6 min read
Want, need, wear, read: the 4 gift rule for kids, and how to make it work
The want, need, wear, read gift rule explained: how to present it to kids, a worksheet, what to do about grandparents, experience gifts and keeping gratitude.
Kindness and manners7 min read
How to praise a child: 40 phrases to say instead of "good job"
How to praise a child in a way that helps: what research says about process praise, and 40 phrases for effort, strategy, progress, kindness and independence.
Kindness and manners7 min read
Kindness advent calendar: 24 small good deeds for kids
A kindness advent calendar swaps a sweet a day for a small good deed. 24 ideas sorted by age, a 10-minute setup and what research says about kind kids.
Kindness and manners5 min read
Everyday manners for kids: greetings, please, sorry and more
The everyday manners kids need most, from greetings and please to apologies and not interrupting. What to expect by age, kindness ideas and how to teach them.
Kindness and manners6 min read
Sibling harmony: how to share chores and reduce rivalry at home
Siblings fight about fairness more than anything. How to share chores between kids of different ages, ease jealousy, stop constant fights and build a team.
Kindness and manners5 min read
Teaching kids to say thank you and really mean it
How to teach children to say thank you, from prompted words to real gratitude. Steps by age, gift season habits, a thank-you note template and the research.