Elaine Parke, resident near Oil City, Pennsylvania, is the founder and director of Caring Habits, a program that incorporates kind living with over 20,000 students across the country. The idea is that by perforhttp://www.blogger.com/img/gl.link.gifming small acts of kindness these students begin to experience positive behavioral changes as the acts become habit.

The program accomplishes this one month at a time. Parke developed a system of monthly "Golden Rules" upon which students practice a particular act each day until it becomes habit. For instance, October's rule is "Be Patient & Listen." Students are simply asked to be better listeners both inside and outside of the classroom. There is a color-coated system as well. October's color is "Slow-Down Lavender."

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