This month’s theme: FRIENDSHIP
Articles of the Month
How to Be a Better Friend – A true friend gives support without judgment, comes through in a crisis and knows just the right thing to say when it matters most. Friendships are an essential ingredient in a happy life, so it’s important to give them the care and attention they deserve.
The ultimate guide on how to be a better friend – Not all friendships are meant to last. Some people will only stay in your life when you work with them or have a class with them. That’s okay. But your closest friends deserve a friend that will be there to support them, just as you deserve the same.
“The greatest gift of life is friendship, and I have received it.”
Hubert H. Humphrey
“Friendship is the golden thread that ties the heart of all the world.”
John Evelyn
“One’s friends are that part of the human race with which one can be human.”
George Santayana
Act of Kindness
Actively listen to your friend. By listening with an open mind and without judgment, you can create a safe space for your friend to share their thoughts and feelings, and you can better understand their needs and concerns. Additionally, by being an active listener, you can deepen your friendship and build trust with your friend.
Question of the Month
Give some tips on how you can become a better friend.
Kindness Media
Photo of the Month
What does this picture make you feel and why? Share your thoughts!
Songs of the Month
The song is about the importance of friendship and support during difficult times, and the lyrics express gratitude for the love and care that friends provide. It has a positive and uplifting message that has resonated with many people.
The song is about the importance of friendship and the idea that friends will always be there for each other, no matter what happens. The lyrics talk about the ups and downs of life and the support that friends can provide during those times. The song expresses a positive message of loyalty and commitment, and has become an iconic representation of the show Friends and the bond between its characters.
The song is about the value of having a true friend who you can rely on through thick and thin. The lyrics describe the qualities of a true friend, such as being there to listen, being supportive and honest, and being willing to forgive and forget.
Videos of the Month
This video provides practical tips on how to be a better friend, from being a good listener to showing empathy.
Virtual connections, real friendships. In a world where distance doesn’t matter, technology keeps us closer than ever before.
Books of the Month
The Interestings – Meg Wolitzer – A novel that explores the complicated dynamics of a group of friends who meet at a summer camp in their teens and remain connected throughout their adult lives.
The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants – Ann Brashares – A young adult series that follows the lives of four best friends who share a pair of magical jeans that fit them all perfectly, and how their friendship grows and changes over time.
The Girls from Ames – Jeffrey Zaslow – A non-fiction book that tells the story of a group of 11 women who have been friends for over 40 years and the bond that has kept them together.
The Rainbow Fish – Marcus Pfister – A story about a fish who learns the importance of sharing with friends and the happiness it can bring.
Charlotte’s Web – E.B. White – A classic novel about the unlikely friendship between a pig named Wilbur and a spider named Charlotte, who saves Wilbur’s life with her web-writing skills.
Corduroy – Don Freeman – A sweet picture book about the friendship between a teddy bear named Corduroy and a little girl named Lisa who rescues him from a department store.