Took My Toddler Out For A Little Treat At A Local Cafe

By Steve • March 6, 2023

Took my toddler out for a little treat at a local cafe.

During our meal a gentleman approached us and complimented how well behaved my child was, and how nice it was to see a parent and child engaging with each other rather than on phones / iPads. He said he was a retired school principal and it warmed his heart. He had a nice chat with my toddler and then left.

It was really lovely to have that feedback. As parents we all know those days can be rollercoasters, so that small recognition and encouragement made my day.

As we went to pay, the cafe advised us this gentleman had already paid for our meal. They handed us a little gingerbread man that he’d also purchased for my child.

I’m not ashamed to say I cried. I wish I could thank him. His kindness meant more than I have words to express

PREVIOUS STORY NEXT STORY SHARE YOUR STORY

Many readers told us they started writing down the small positives in their day, and this gratitude journal became a favorite. While others use these kindness cards for kids to help teach them compassion, empathy and encouragement.

Click Here For The Most Popular On Sunny Skyz

feel good videoBoy With Down Syndrome Nails The Whitney Houston Challenge, And The Crowd Goes Wild

feel good storiesHusband Rents Mall Store To Share His Late Wife's Beloved Christmas Display

feel good storiesThe ‘Grandma Stand’ Is Bringing Comfort And Connection, One Conversation At A Time

feel good storiesThis Priest Secretly Became A Masked Wrestler To Fund An Orphanage

feel good storiesThe Funniest Wildlife Photos Of 2025 Are Here — And They’re Hilarious

feel good storiesThe Kindness Continues For These Two Kings Who Went Viral

feel good videoDad Jokes With Tom Hardy And His Dad

feel good videoAfter 2 Years Apart, Siblings In Foster Care Are Finally Reunited

feel good videoThe Hug That Went Viral On Facebook

feel good videoYou Have To See This 'Piggy Train' Trotting Through The Snow

feel good videoShe’s Been Helping Hungry Children For Years — This Christmas, Someone Helped Her

Chris Filippou 12:17 PM (3 minutes ago) to me