It’s important for children to learn the power of words, and how they can either hurt or heal. As parents, we can help our children understand this concept by teaching them to use kind words, even when they’re upset or angry. In this bedtime story, “The Little Rabbit Who Learned to Use Kind Words,” a little rabbit named Cottontail learns the importance of using kind words and how they can make a positive impact on those around her.
Once upon a time, in a beautiful meadow, there was a little rabbit named Cottontail. Cottontail was a kind and playful rabbit, but she often used extreme words when she was upset or angry. Her parents knew that it was important to help her learn to use kind words, so they decided to teach her a lesson.
One day, while Cottontail was playing with her friends, she got into a disagreement. Instead of using kind words, she used extreme words that hurt her friend’s feelings. Her friend ran away crying, and Cottontail felt terrible.
Cottontail’s parents saw what happened and decided to talk to her about using kind words. They explained that words are powerful and can either hurt or heal, and it’s important to use them carefully. They gave her a little challenge: for the next few days, she would have to say only kind words to everyone she met.
At first, Cottontail found it difficult to use kind words, but she practiced every day. She started to notice how her kind words made people smile and feel happy, and it made her feel good too. Eventually, using kind words became a habit for Cottontail, and she never used extreme words again.
From that day on, Cottontail became known as the little rabbit who always used kind words. Her friends loved spending time with her, and she felt proud of herself for learning such an important lesson. The end.