Ziskind says that in spite of all of our daily commitments, we have to make time to care. Dr. Dewling says that now more than ever we need to teach our kids to want to help one another. What Parents Can Do Model caring behavior. Parents who model helpfulness will develop in children the traits that make kids caring adults. Monitor your own actions .
Kids model what their parents do more than what they say.
Help kids develop a conscience. Children develop a conscience and personal standards of right and wrong through internalizing adults' standards of fairness and kindness. Take the time to listen . Try listening for 10 minutes at least once a day. Say you understand .