I am amazed at how perceptive our grandchildren are. They are so responsive to our requests when someone is sick or recovering. We have dealt with a lot of medical issues in the past few years, and perhaps the experience of dealing with health challenges has helped them to learn how to be kind, considerate and helpful.

Hyrum, our 20 month old grandson, came to the side of the bed to talk to his grandfather. He leaned down to the floor and picked up the bottle of water sitting next to the bed to give it to his grandfather. No one asked him, he just wanted to be helpful.

There are people who don’t understand the compassion that little ones feel. I will never be one of those people ever again. I watch with appreciation the skills of showing love and helpfulness their parents have taught them. No matter how old (or young) we are, we can be kind to those around us.

How will you empower your grandchildren by teaching compassion today?