What a fantastic question asked on Tuesday evening by one of our Wonderful 10 year old’s!
At this age, we find many children want to be more helpful towards their friends and family. They are learning that by being helpful towards another, they can simply:
Show their kindness,
2. Connect with another.
However, there are a few obstructions to being helpful
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