You can make up for harm done to others. Think about a time when something you did or failed to do hurt another person – even if you didn’t mean to hurt that person.

Imagine something that would have made that person feel better – something more than just saying you were sorry. For example, if you trampled your neighbor’s plants – in addition to saying you are sorry – bring her a new plant or do the work of planting some new seeds for her.

If there is something that is still possible to do in the case you thought about, make a plan to do so. Remember, you are not only caring for the person who was hurt, you are also caring for yourself. You are proving to yourself that you are a kind and loving person.

Share your thoughts about this with your children.