Happy Global Day of Parents! 🌎
It’s a beautiful reminder that the small, steady ways we show up as parents — the kindness, the guidance, the laughter we share — all help shape the world our kids will create.
This past week, I took a break from the usual buzz and went “forest bathing” with my youngest son in Vancouver Island, Canada.
It all started when my mom shared an article with me about how healing it is to spend time in nature, and I’m glad she did. No phones, no noise — just fresh air and space to breathe.
Here’s a little glimpse of the calm and quiet I found in the forest.
It reminded me how important it is to check in with ourselves. When I'm feeling steady and charged up, it’s so much easier to show up for the people around me.
It also got me thinking about this line from Keith Ferrazzi:
“Success in your life is directly connected to the people that you meet and what you co-create with them.”
We don’t have to be born into relationships that help us grow — we can build them. I’ve been lucky to see this in my own life and to share it with my kids, so they understand they can create the connections they need, too.
This month, we’re diving into social skills — how we connect, build trust, and create relationships that matter. We’re pulling in insights from Keith Ferrazzi, an executive coach and bestselling author who’s spent decades helping Fortune 500 teams and leaders build deeper, more meaningful connections.
One thing I love is how he describes generosity as a currency — a mindset that flows through every relationship. It’s like teaching kids about a different kind of money — one that grows not from saving, but from giving.
So today, we’re starting there: generosity.
Because when we lead with it — when we’re willing to give without keeping score — trust grows, and real connections start to thrive.
Ready to jump in? Let’s get into some good tips!
When we hear the word generosity, most of us think about giving money or gifts. But it’s so much more than that.
Generosity is about how we show up in relationships — how we share our energy, our time, and even our kind words to build trust and connection.
Keith breaks it down into three types of generosity, each like a different kind of currency that can strengthen the bonds we have with others.
1. Universal Currency
This is the simplest place to start: offering a compliment, showing admiration, or being genuinely celebratory of someone else’s efforts. It might look like telling a friend you admire how they handled a tough situation, or cheering on your child when they try something new. It’s those small, everyday moments that say, “I see you, and I value you.”
2. Professional Currency
Here, generosity means sharing your skills, strengths, or insights to help someone else. For adults, this might be lending advice to a friend starting a business or helping a neighbor plan something special. For kids, it could be helping a classmate with a school project, teaching a friend how to play a new game, or even sharing their best idea for a family activity. It’s about offering what you’re good at to lift someone else up.
3. Personal Currency
At the top of the pyramid is the most personal kind of generosity — helping with what matters most in someone’s life. This could be checking in on a friend who’s having a hard time, offering to watch a neighbor’s kids so they can rest, or bringing a meal to a family who’s been stretched thin. It’s about showing up for the human side of things, beyond what we do for work or what’s convenient.
You might be wondering, “How can I actually use this with my kids?”
That’s where our printable activity comes in — a simple way to bring these ideas to life. And with summer socials coming up, sharing the generosity pyramid can be a fun conversation starter too : )
Climb the Kindness Levels!
The Generosity Pyramid Quest is a personal growth maze to help you and your kids explore the foundation of social skills through small acts of generosity to build big connections.
Even better, print a few copies and make it a race to see who can climb the pyramid fastest. Wanna go a little deeper? Use the back side to write or draw examples of kindness and connection you see in your family or classroom.
Let’s see how high you can go!
I like to tell my kids that building relationships can be like a friendly competition — who can be of most service today? Flip the script and focus on giving, not just getting.
Speaking of showing up, Tammy was at Comic Con in Niagara Falls, Canada just yesterday, working her social intelligence and sharing her Hero message with some MARVELous new friends she met. We can’t wait to bring you some of her stories next week!
And we’d love to hear from you — what adventure is your family planning this month? Drop us a note in our Facebook Group. You never know who else you could be inspiring...
Wishing you a fantastic new month social growth, connections, and fun!
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