Teaching Your Child to Be Kind Is Also Teaching Them to Be Safe — James Tomaszewski on Why the Two Go Together

Most parents think of kindness and safety as two separate conversations to have with their children. James Tomaszewski has found that they are deeply connected, and that teaching one well makes the other easier to learn. Children who develop genuine empathy and compassion are also better at recognizing when something feels wrong, better at advocating for themselves and others, and better equipped to navigate the social situations where safety most often comes into play. He joins Stacey Chillemi to talk about how to teach children to be kind in ways that are specific, practical, and age-appropriate, the steps parents and caregivers can take to create a home environment that nurtures both compassion and safety awareness, and what the real-life situations he has encountered have taught him about what children most need from the adults in their lives. What he shares about building the kind of relationship with your child where they feel safe enough to tell you when something happens will give every parent something concrete to work with. Kindness is not soft. In a child’s world, it is one of the most protective things you can give them. Website:  Become a supporter of this podcast: . Follow The Advisor with Stacey Chillemi for weekly episodes on mindset, wellness, spirituality, and business growth—without burnout. Newsletter & resources: https://substack.com/@staceychillemi Watch & connect: • • Be a guest/sponsor: [email protected] • or Disclaimer: Educational only; not medical, mental-health, or legal advice. © The Advisor with Stacey Chillemi. All rights reserved. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices