The kids and I are trying an experiment of speaking only kind words to and about each other....My 5 year old said just an hour into the "experiment" with a big smile on her face "Mom, remember when i was being mean to Oliver? And now i'm like being nice to him!!" That was a huge step forward for us!!! We've already had quite a few steps backward in the kindness department but at least we are making steps forward too! Kindness is so good for our souls!