​“When I was a boy and I would see scary things in the news, my mother would say to me, "Look for the helpers. You will always find people who are helping.” Mr. Rogers’s wise words ring especially true during this frightening and uncertain time, as children are looking to their first, best, (and current) teachers – their parents and family – to model ways to cope, care, and continue helping.

​Helping others and acts of generosity have been shown to build trust and stronger social connections, improve health, and even make people happier – all things that our children could definitely use more of right now!