We at Garden Pediatrics realize that we are currently living in a challenging, ever-changing world amidst the Covid-19 pandemic. We wanted to create a little reminder that we are all in this together and that we can thrive and find the good as we weather this storm.

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We are challenging our Garden Pediatrics patients and families to spread kindness in your community — allowing space for us all to give back and be involved. We need each and every one of you to participate so we hope you’ll join us!

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Contest Description: Participate in one of the following activities over the next two weeks and take a picture of your participation/finished product. Tag us in your pictures with the hashtag #GPchallenge. We will then have our staff vote and pick the top 3 winners who will each win a small prize! Please feel free to submit multiple entries if you would like to participate in more than one activity! Deadline for submissions: Thursday, April 16, 2020. If you want to try something not on the list feel free to use your creativity and tag us to be a part of the challenge.

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**Be sure to practice safe social distancing techniques while participating in this challenge and as always, wash your hands often!**

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We look forward to seeing all of the ways that you can give back!

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Activities:

Write an encouraging letter/e-mail or put up a post thanking any community member.

Do a chore for a sibling.

Tell a family member how much you love them.

Make someone laugh.

Set the table for dinner.

Recycle at home.

Tell someone why they are special to you.

Read a book to your sibling.

Say hello and smile at someone you see.

Make a homemade gift for someone.

Clean up your toys without being asked.

Say thank you to a family member.

Donate blood (if you qualify to be a donor).

Donate to a non-profit organization.

Donate any extra masks or gloves you may have to a local hospital, clinic or essential business.

Call a family member or friend and catch up/provide them with encouraging words (extra points to the person who makes a call with the most people on the call)

Write a message of encouragement with chalk on the sidewalk in front of your home.

Support a small business from home.

Plant something in your yard.

Cook a healthy meal at home.

Exercise at home with your family.

Take your pet on a walk.

Give a big tip.

Pay for the person behind you.