The Power of a Smile

The old saying, “Smile and the whole world smiles with you,” does have some truth to it. 

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Do you ever notice how children respond to a smile?  Even a baby who, you think, is too young to really notice people.  Smile, and so often the child will smile back at you, perhaps wave its arms and make sounds if it hasn’t learned, “Hi.”

I’ve often wondered what’s in the power of a smile that a tiny tot will respond.  What  if your whole family begins to smile?  What would that mean to the attitude of your home?

It’s difficult to be angry if you’re truly smiling.  Often this dissolves into giggles.

What about trying a campaign of smiles with your family, your friends and even the strangers you meet?  Teach your children the power of a smile.