10 Ways to Be Kind to Younger Siblings

As the 100 Acts of Kindness Project wraps up for this year, I have been reflecting on what I've learned and what I've taught my two little ones. I think the kindness challenge has really impacted how I interact with my children and how they relate to one another. I've been focusing on the old adage, "Water the flowers, not the weeds..." and it has been remarkable to see how much kinder my children have become as I have focused on their positive interactions with one another. I thought tonight I'd share a few of the ways we've learned to be kind to younger siblings at our house.

1. Read books together and let the littlest one pick what you read.

2. Help make their favorite meal.

3. Make up silly games to keep them happy when you're doing boring stuff (like grocery shopping).

4. Create a special picture just for them.

5. Build block towers and then let little ones knock them down (without getting mad).

6. Share your treats.

7. Let them play with one of your special toys.

8. Find ways to make them giggle.

9. Teach them how to do things that are hard for them (like taking off shoes and cleaning up).

10. Give lots of hugs and kisses!

What else would you add? How do your children show kindness to their siblings?

If you've missed any of our kindness challenge posts so far, you can catch up by clicking the links below:

100 Acts of Kindness Project 2012 Intro post

Kindness Challenge #1: Saying Thank You

Whoopie Pie Love {via Red Ted Art}

Jar of Hearts {via The Outlaw Mom}

Rainbow Painting Surprise {via Glittering Muffins}

Winter Warm Up {via Kitchen Counter Chronicles}

Week 1- Kindness Round Up

Kindness Challenge #2: Show Love to Relatives {via Living Montessori Now)

Pop the Top for Kindness

Five Easy Ways to Show Love for a Working Parent {via Dinosaurs and Octopuses}

Our Kindness Jar {via Teach Preschool}

Everyday Kindness in Everyday Life {via No Time for Flashcards}

Week 2- Kindness Round Up

Kindness Challenge #3: "Heart Attack" a friend {via Made on Maple}

Kindness Heart Scraps

Collaborative Memory Project {via Hands On:As We Grow}

Stylish Kindness for the Birds {via AngeliqueFelix}

Act of Kindness for Delaney Rose {via PlayDrMom}

Kindness Challenge #4: Look Outward and Give

Heart Map {via At Home with Ali}

Serving With Little Ones {via Mommy and Me Book Club}

From the Bottom of My Feet, er, Heart {via Mikilani}

Celebrate International Book Giving Day With Your Child {via Delightful Children's Books}

100 Ways to Be Kind to Your Child {via Creative with Kids}

Did you manage to accomplish 100 acts of kindness over the past four weeks?