I feel like I've 'danced like nobody's watching' far before that phrase became popular. The picture to the right is of my son and I at a kid's concert (Ralph's World) last summer. It was here that my toddler virtue tee idea was born. As I looked around I noticed every child at the concert was wearing a tee shirt with a slogan or design on it. Whether it be spoiled, princess, high maintenance, little dude, a musician or whatever – this was the fad. At that moment it occurred to me that I had an opportunity to use this tee shirt craze as a platform to do some good by teaching toddler's virtues.

I feel that to make the world a better place, we need to start with our children. I propose that we bring back virtues. What if we instilled virtues like kindness, courage, tolerance and patience into our toddlers? What if eventually these virtues became not only a word, but a way of life? What would happen if these virtuous toddlers became virtuous school aged children, young adults and our leaders of tomorrow? Maybe instead of seeing school shootings sprung by hatred, cowards for authority figures or wars arising from intolerance and impatience, we’ll see new generations make decisions based on respect and virtues. Just imagine what a world that would be!

Please give teaching virtues to toddlers a try by using my '5 steps to teach virtues method'. My goal is that by the time your toddler has outgrown their tee, the virtue will be engrained in their heart forever.

The second part of this project is to Pass it On. Please join me in my efforts to create a generation known for virtues. Share these virtues (and Toddler Virtue Tees!) with other grown-ups and toddlers. Pass hand-me-downs to siblings and order tees for toddler friends!  Donate hand me downs to local shelters or soup kitchens.  Buy new ones for kids who normally wouldn't be reached by these tees.  We've donated to our local homeless shelter.  Be a good role model to your child.  Show kindness first hand.  Do good and feel good!  You can help make a difference.

Something truly special could happen if we all take part in Pass it On. We could take little steps together to make the future brighter. Won't you give it a try with me?

Sincerely,

Monika Hall
Founder & President Toddler Virtues

PS- Please send me a picture of your toddler wearing their virtues tee for my Photo Gallery website page at toddlervirtues@gmail.com. I’d love to hear from you!

 


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