OK, so the kids are not going to start cleaning the house or whipping up dinner after watching this Lend A Helping Hand DVD, but they will get some great food for thought about how to better help others.
Sprout's Band of Bloggers recently sent me the DVD to check out. It has an all-star cast—we're talking Barney, Angelina Ballerina, Bob The Builder, Fireman Sam and Thomas & Friends, and it's hosted by Kelly and Chica from The Sunny Side Up Show. They're part of Sprout's Let's Grow DVD line. The stories are all about what it means to be helpful, caring and a good friend. Sabrina best loves the Angelina Ballerina episode in which Angelina gives away one of her old dolls, then regrets it. Max is fascinated by the Fireman Sam story, which involves chaos surrounding a broken washing machine and lots of helpers. I think the stories have given the kids new perspective; as Sabrina says, "It's good to help other people because...it's good." Hey, we're getting there.
I have two Lend a Helping Hand DVDs to give away. To enter, leave a comment about how your mom taught you to be helpful in this world. One thing my mom used to do when we were out is escort little old ladies across the street; to this day, I do the same. Although once, someone thought I was about to mug her and slammed me with her purse.
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My mom taught us to hold doors for people. If we were going in or out of a store, and saw someone else was entering or existing, we would hold the door rather than letting it close. I still do that and it amazes me how people say "thank you" like they can't believe a door was held open for them.
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My mom would help us make cookies or think of service things we could do for friends and neighbors.
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ReplyDeleteMy mom taught me to always offer to help when I'm visiting others, especially with things such as cleaning up the kitchen after meals. It gets you in the habit of always being ready and willing to do what others need help with.
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My mom taught me to share with others
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My mom taught me to always ask people if they need help.
ReplyDeleteMy mom taught me to help my little brothers and sisters and other children when they need it.
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My Mom taught me to help our elderly neighbors, it might be shoveling snow, take their garbage cans or just visiting with them.
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My mom taught me to be helpful by cleaning up the table when in a fast food restaurant or the food fair. Thanks for the great giveaway
ReplyDeleteMy mom taught us sharing and manners were the two most important things in life. Thanks for the chance.
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I always hold the door for people.
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My mom taught me to me there for my friends no matter what
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I think the most politely and helping thing EVER is the times people see you coming with all your stuff and non walking child and they hold the door... So simple.
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My mom taught me to compliment someone each and every day. It makes me smile as much as them and I have started showing my son that as well.
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My mom taught me how to cook and clean so I could "help" her - does this count?
ReplyDeleteI would love to win a copy for my little girl, who will be 3 on Mar 1st :-)
My mom taught me to always ask if anyone needed anything when I was going to the kitchen.
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My mom taught me to clean up after myself...that was a big help to her
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I was taught to help elderly neighbors as much as I could. I know I'd appreciate the same help when I'm older.
ReplyDeleteMy mom taught me to help with the laundry and ironing. She has a weird love for laundry and ironing and tried to instill this love in me- wish it worked!
ReplyDeleteI can't remember anything specific that my mother taught us about being helpful, we just learned by seeing what she did. My Mom and Dad taught us to respect ourselves and other people. I guess part of that was to be helpful.
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ReplyDeleteMy parents taught us to hold the door for people, especially elderly or those who look like they could use an extra hand. They just generally taught us to help others when it looks as though they could use it.
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I always say the words please and thank you.
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Always bring something home-cooked when visiting a friend or family member.
ReplyDeleteMy mom and I always cooked meals for families in need. Now I am teaching my little girl to cook meals for the families that need them!
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