Share stories of your DCs kindness with the Clangers - £300 voucher to be won! NOW CLOSED

[EmmaMumsnet]

The Clangers are launching their #clangersforkindness campaign which encourages kids and parents to demonstrate kindness every day, just like the Clangers do on the little blue planet. From giving a hug to helping a friend in need, there are many ways to spread kindness. For the launch of this new campaign, the Clangers would love to hear about times your DCs have been kind.

“Clangers are always kind – to each other and everyone else they meet. But what about the people who live on our little blue planet? Are they kind like the Clangers? As Aesop said ‘No act of kindness, however small, is ever wasted.’ We’re encouraging people to talk about the ‘kindness stars’ in their life – tagging people who they think are kind and talking about what they do, and encouraging people to spread kindness and be a kindness star themselves. So tell us about your ‘kindness stars’ and the wonderful things they have said and done.”

Check out the video below to see what children think about kindness:

So please tell us about the lovely things your DCs have said and done, however small and whatever their age. What random acts of kindness have they done that have made your day or made you smile? Did your toddler share their toys or food? Did a moody teenager show their thanks? Did your DC help out with chores or say something kind to a family member?

However big or small their act of kindness, share it below and you will be entered into a prize draw where one Mumsnetter will win a £300 voucher of their choice (from a list).

Thanks, good luck with the prize draw and spread kindness!

MNHQ

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i was watching my daughter play at the local park and she was deeply engrossed in the effort of climbing the frame when she heard a child of similar age crying. she immediately got down from the frame and went over the comforted the child. i was immensely proud of her.

A friend of my son's had some sweets and accidently dropped them on the floor so they were inedible. My son shared his sweets with his friend so his friend wouldn't go without

My older son broke his light up car and my other son (who rarely plays with his) gave him his! It was so sweet, even though he rarely plays with it, was such a generous thing to do.

At pre-school when the new kids started in September, my little boy made sure that the new kids were okay and happy. :)

my son has been very supportive to his youngest sister recently whilst she has been so unwell, last weekend he gave up 2 hours of his time ( which is a big deal for a teen) to look after her so that i could have a break. this was much appreciated. he is growing into a good man and im very proud of him

my lovely grown up son gave me a new lovely bike.

My DS is autistic and rarely helps at home, however he is brilliant with our elderly neighbour, he always helps her carry her shopping in from the car although he has never been asked to do so. And during the winter snow, he cleared her path for her, "so she didn't fall" he has been doing this since he was about 7.

My little boy gave daddy all the coins from his money box so that he didn't have to go to work to earn any pennies!

We were downtown shopping shortly after Christmas a couple of years ago and I noticed that our then 7 year old daughter wasn't next to me. Looking behind I saw she'd stopped by a homeless man sitting on the floor with a cardboard sign and was giving him her £5 note that she had just gotten in a card from a distant relative. I was very touched as it was the only money she had and she didn't make a big deal out of it, she just said he needed it more. I was so proud of her and felt challenged to be equally as selfless in giving to others

when my youngest son understand his older autistic brothers behaviour and despite being the brunt of his brothers outbursts and obsessions always finds it in his heart to forgive, understand and at school, defend his behaviour to his peers. He had a heart of gold.

Henry (4 ) was with me in the Co-op with his £3 birthday money in his pocket, he usually is a bit of a nightmare for asking for every single sweet in the shop, but this time he just wanted to buy flour & smarties to make biscuits to cheer his big sister up after a blood test xxx He was so proud of them!!!

DD and her best friend were on a day trip with us and they both spent their pocket money on a bouncy flashing ball. The best friend unfortunately dropped hers down a drain and without my knowledge DD gave hers to her BF. (I bought another ball in the end) but it was so lovely to see her doing this.

DD is always so sweet and caring... During the Summer holidays we had one of her friends with us on a day trip to a theme park, during the day her friend dropped her just bought ice lolly and was upset because she felt she has wasted our money (awwwe), but DD gave her lolly to her friend to cheer her up... We immediately bought another lolly to replace the dropped one anyway but I am proud very of her and her actions

It's always lovely to see our children so kind and sharing and always looking out for each other

My daughter has a kind heart. Her friend is currently very poorly and in fact has very little time left in this world. My daughter decided she wanted to buy her something to comfort her at this awful time. She decided she would sell some of her toys (with the slight help from mummy and the handy as ever ebay site!) With the money, she bought the little girl a light and star projector as she is now bedbound but thought that this would bring a little magic in these darkest of times. My daughter is just 5 years old and always thinks of others.

Recently we were clearing out my son's bedroom and trying to get him to part with some toys, since then he has been bringing me bits and bobs to put in the bag for the charity shop...he is a very kind boy in lots of ways and always wants to make sure everyone is alright.

my youngest is only 3 and i have autoimmune arthritis so often dont feel well.
a few weeks back i asked my oldest daughter age 16 to go and get my pjs as i wanted a rest on the sofa and a few seconds later my little one arrived with some....only she had picked them out of the dirty washing basket.. but she was still very helpful and kind

my 11 year old grandaughter is supporting her friend who has recently lost her mum, she sent one of her birthday party friends home for making the little one cry.

When my Dc bought a homeless person and there dog 🐶 some food that was the kindest thing she has ever done it was such a caring thoughtful gesture

DD1 is 7, one of the youngest in her class. Today it was someone's 8th birthday and they brought in lollies for the whole class. There weren't quite enough to go around and DD1 gave hers up so someone else could have it. She is always kind and thoughtful and helpful.

When dd2 helps dd1 do her coat up or get her fingers in the right bit of her gloves.

My autistic son is usually kind to others, but occasionally we have to remind him how others might be feeling in certain situations. However, he has become really understanding as his grandparents have aged, and he knows they are not as they once were. He is patient, listens to their questions, answers and understands that very often they don't understand or that he will have to repeat himself. Very proud of him!

I work in a school so I am off during school holidays. I used to take my daughter and my friend's son twice during every summer holiday to the "Sun Centre" in Rhyl (which they have sadly now closed).

The last time we went I bought them a massive 'tyre' rubber ring and they spent ages on the side of the pool throwing it in the water and then jumping into it.

There was a child in the water with his Mum who had special needs. Me and the Mum were chatting but he never took his eyes off the rubber ring. My daughter noticed, talked to her friend and they swam over to him. They shared the ring with him for the rest of the day and were so lovely to him that it really made me feel proud. I couldn't wait to get out to text my friend to say what lovely children we have.

My son always shows great care for any 'under dog' or anyone hurt or injured. It really seems to make him anxious. I hope he retains this lovely caring trait into adulthood.

My DD is very caring to younger children and always concerned if they hurt themselves. Recently at school there was an incident and she took the child to a teacher and made sure that she was ok.