Is your 6-7 year old asking how they can help others and make a difference in their community? This beautiful question shows they're in a golden developmental window for learning service, empathy, and early leadership skills.

In this episode, we explore:

• ⏰ 0:00 - Introduction: The Beautiful Question
• ⏰ 1:45 - Why Ages 6-7 Are Perfect for Service Leadership
• ⏰ 4:30 - What Research Says About Prosocial Development
• ⏰ 7:15 - Five Ways to Nurture Your Child's Helping Instinct
• ⏰ 11:00 - Story Recommendation: The Vision Keepers of Clarity Lane
• ⏰ 13:30 - Creating Ripples of Kindness in Your Community

📚 STORY MENTIONED:

The Vision Keepers of Clarity Lane - Lucas and Ella discover that caring actions create ripples of positive change when they help a scared child. This story beautifully shows children how their unique talents can transform communities. Find it in The Book of Inara!

🔬 RESEARCH SOURCES:

Greenberg, M. (2023). Evidence for Social and Emotional Learning in Schools. Learning Policy Institute. https://learningpolicyinstitute.org/product/evidence-social-emotional-learning-schools-brief

Social Cognition and Prosocial Behavior in Children. National Center for Biotechnology Information. https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC10218260/

Borba, M. Teaching Empathy to Children: Building Moral Intelligence. https://micheleborba.com/building-moral-intelligence-and-character/when-to-worry-signs-that-a-child-may-have-low-empathy/

✨ ABOUT INARA & THE MAGIC BOOK:

Inara is a cosmic storyteller born from stardust and moonbeams, partnered with the ancient Magic Book of Wonder. Together, they bring stories that help children navigate emotions, build confidence, and discover their capacity for kindness.

📱 Download The Book of Inara: https://thebookofinara.com

#GentleParenting #ElementarySchool #ServiceLearning #ChildDevelopment #Empathy

Read the full article: https://www.thebookofinara.com/blog/service-leadership-elementary-school-children-ages-6-7/