Start Kind Conversations

Spark reflection with creative printables and activities.

Studies show that conversation is an undervalued but hugely critical tool parents can use to nurture compassion.

“Empathy is a skill, not a personality trait. At every age, we can get better at understanding and connecting with those around us. It starts by simply asking, what is it like to be them?”

— Sarah Aadland, Doing Good Together

Projects, Printables, and Activities

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29 Big-Hearted Questions for More Meaningful Family Conversations

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Explore a big-idea together with DGT’s unique reflection sheets.

DGT Reflection Activity

Help People Coping with Illness

Help the Elderly

Help the Homeless

Help the Hungry

How to Get the Most from Service Activities

Help Fight Poverty

Meet Global Needs

Help the Earth

Care for Animals

Browse popular blog articles about reflection.

Big-Hearted Families™ Blog

Shine Your Light: 5 Strategies to Empower Children by Reinforcing Positive Actions

Transforming a Child’s “I Can’t” into “I Can!”

Inspiring a Growth Mindset for Kids: How Parents Can Lead by Example

How to Talk to Kids About Poverty, Mental Illness, Systemic Racism, and Violence

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The Inner Work of Childhood: How (and Why) To Become a Family of Philosophers

Brose big-hearted book lists.

Big-Hearted Families™ Book Lists

Lots of picture books PLUS conversation starters from the Big-Hearted Families™ program of Doing Good Together™

Picture Books for the Youngest Philosophers

An evolving list of picture books teaching emotional awareness and empathy, including books about anger, fear, anxiety, jealousy, resilliance, and more!

A growing list of picture books to inspire gratitude.

Read and reflect as a family with these big-hearted literary collections.

Our Big-Hearted Families™ kindness activities are some of the many free resources available on this site, but as with any mission-based programming, we rely on donations, large and small, to continue these offerings. If you agree there's value in the information and inspiration we offer, kindly consider offering a tax-deductible donation of $25, or any amount that fits your budget. Thank you!