During this time, I have also been privileged to work alongside colleagues who have demonstrated compassionate leadership. Throughout the story, little Lucas will learn what kindness means and understand what it is like to be kind, sensitive, caring, and generous. We sing the song through a second time with them joining in with more enthusiasm, and I can see in their mischievous eyes that they cannot wait until we get to the last line, and they get to see my sad face AND make a sad face of their own.

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It won’t take long until hands shoot up and at least half the kids want to tell you about watching “Batman”, “Wonder Woman”, or “Spiderman”.The photo on our National Neonatal Audit Programme report is courtesy of Maddy and Baljit Singh, parents to triplets. I like how he applied kindness to all the different people in his life and learned that kindness comes back around and even removes you from your grumpy mad state. As a Guest Teacher, she looks for ways to encourage kindness because even a brief encounter can make a lifelong difference. Whether you teach your children a song like that, or find some other way to introduce emotions, you can lead them to discover their superpower.

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I developed some motions for the song, and always end this subtraction-type song by making a very sad face and saying, “ No little bluebirds in the nest. This makes sense: Kindness and concern for others are held as moral virtues in nearly every society and every major religion. Your children may initially be confused by such a bold statement but when you ask them which character traits they possess ( kindness, courage, empathy, caring, etc. We have taken it in turns to be the brave one speaking up and taking the lead when others have felt upset, emotional, angry or fearful. The front cover of our Epilepsy12 organisational and clinical audits report for 2023 embodies the spirit of resilience.It can be a celebration of life’s work and an opportunity for a new chapter - explore our resources and blogs by members navigating this period. So, send that thank you card, say a thank you, make that cup of tea for a colleague, hold open that door, let that car in. In our latest edition for autumn 2023, we hear from advanced practitioners who work in child health, and who with their hybrid training and experience bring a unique perspective into the needs of patients and their families.