All this snow has been doggone fun! I’ve been having a blast sledding and playing with my friends. I know you all have been following my cold-weather safety tips to stay warm and safe this winter! This time I want to focus on something else that is extra important, especially in February: kindness. It’s not just about Valentine’s cards or candy, there are so many things we can do to fill our hearts!

Kindness Can Be Big and Small: You can help someone who is hurt or scared, hold the door, share a toy, say “thank you,” and giving smiles when someone needs it most. Trust me, a good smile is so powerful and can turn someone’s whole day around.

Lend a Helping Hand: I’m so lucky to work with my friends every day and I love to help them out, and I know I can always depend on them! We can all do amazing things when we work as a team! Whether it is at school, home, at work, or with friends we can all lend a helping hand when possible.

Practice Patience: I know it can be hard sometimes… I get impatient too, waiting is just so hard! But remember, everyone has tough days, and a little understanding can go a long way. When we choose kindness, we make our community stronger and safer for everyone.

I challenge each and everyone of you to spread kindness wherever you go, after all it’s a great way to keep our hearts warm in this cold weather! Whether it’s a big act or a small one, helping others, working as a team, and practicing patience can make all the difference! A smile or a tail wag, and a little understanding can turn someone’s day around and help our community be a safer and happier place for everyone.

Remember everyone, stay safe, the Leo way!

~Leo