Alison Curtis: Helping our kids use their voices for good

How we speak to people and what we say to them can literally separate a good day from a bad day in so many cases.

"A smile, a compliment or a reassuring comment can be really impactful."

Something I have talked a lot about lately with my daughter Joan is the power of words. How language can impact people in both good and bad ways.

She has always been a very kind and gentle child and as she grows that kindness and empathy can more and more be expressed with words as well as actions.