Dr. Wellborn reads the book I Walk with Vanessa: A Story about a Simple Act of Kindness by Kerascoet. This is a beautiful story told only in pictures of a girl who sees a peer mistreated and takes action to show her she is not alone. Here is more information about the book and authors.
Discussion ideas for parents:
- What are some of the things you could do if you see someone being mean to someone else? What are ways you could come up with some ideas about what to do?
- What if the person who was being mean was really scary? How could you help Vanessa?
- What are some ways you could be kind to someone tomorrow even if they weren’t being bullied?
- What do you do if you accidentally hurt someone’s feelings or make them feel bad?