Walking? Check. Talking? Check. Reading? Check. New parents carefully track their kids’ milestones, keeping an eye on recommended timelines and breathing a quiet sigh of relief when things appear to be going as planned. When it comes to their kids (or themselves), ticking off a goal or working their way through a list assures them that they’re doing a good … [Read more...] about 5 Benefits Of Volunteering And Family Volunteer Opportunities
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Limeades for Learning In Celebration of Teacher Appreciation
It is May already and that means that soon enough, the school year will be wrapping up! The end of year is always a great time to thank teachers for all that they do for our children throughout the year. In celebration of Teacher Appreciation in May, I am happy to partner with SONIC Drive-In to share their annual Limeades for Learning campaign, a philanthropic initiative that … [Read more...] about Limeades for Learning In Celebration of Teacher Appreciation
3 Ways You Can Volunteer To Help Seniors This Holiday Season
Grandparents are the best but aging can be hard and there comes a time when we need to give back to the seniors in our lives and in our communities. My grandmother was my favorite person in the world and even though I was blessed to have her in my life until her 100th birthday, it was hard watching her change from the woman I depended on to the one that depended on me. When she … [Read more...] about 3 Ways You Can Volunteer To Help Seniors This Holiday Season
A Good Deeds Chart For Kids To Help Celebrate National Giving Day
National Giving Day (aka Giving Tuesday) is coming right up and this whole Thanksgiving and Christmas season is the perfect time to remember how much we have to be thankful for and think of ways to give back. Teaching our children to think of others and try to help others is a year round job but during the holidays, it is even more important. Learning to give back can and … [Read more...] about A Good Deeds Chart For Kids To Help Celebrate National Giving Day
Unique Fundraising Ideas For Schools
Every year my children's schools, like so many others, do fundraisers. They are a fantastic way to make sure our kids have the resources they need. Wayne Elsey, is founder of Funds2Orgs, and he came up with great fundraising ideas that help out local schools and at the same time helped out in developing nations at no extra cost. Here, I will turn it over to him so he can … [Read more...] about Unique Fundraising Ideas For Schools
Child Hunger In The United States: Kid President Hosts Town Hall
I attended the Nashville "Town Hall" hosted by Kid President at the Nashville Second Harvest Food Bank. I am excited to share that experience with your here. This post as well as the "Town Hall" itself are part of a "Child Hunger Ends Here" partnership with ConAgra. The purpose is to raise awareness of child hunger right here in the United States and take action to stop child … [Read more...] about Child Hunger In The United States: Kid President Hosts Town Hall
Encouraging Passion, Philanthropy and Leadership in Kids
Encouraging passion, philanthropy, leadership in kids something that I think is a truly wonderful parenting tip. To me, helping our kids have the confidence to follow their passions is a way of giving them belief in themselves and allowing them to be chase their happiness. Encouraging philanthropy is a way of helping our kids be more grateful and less self centered. And helping … [Read more...] about Encouraging Passion, Philanthropy and Leadership in Kids