As I have experimented with more regularly serving with my children, I have realized that it really can be quite simple and, even more importantly, the kids are learning so much from the experience. We have a family goal to offer one intentional act of kindness every week and when we have this in mind,… {read more}
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Easy Ways to Serve During the Holidays
The end of the year for many families is especially busy. With a schedule packed full of events, extended family visiting, and other details to attend to, it can be unfortunately easy to forget that there are still those in great need around us. Serving others does not have to be difficult or complicated. Integrating… {read more}
Acts of Kindness for Toddlers and Preschoolers: Bringing a Meal to a Family in Need
“If there is any kindness I can show, or any good thing I can do to any fellow being, let me do it now, and not deter or neglect it, as I shall not pass this way again.” -William Penn As this year comes to an end and another new year is about to begin,… {read more}
52 Acts of Kindness for Families with Young Children
Every person can use their head, heart, and hands to make the world a better place. I truly believe that we all have the power to make a change, even if it is small… you really never know what that change may mean to someone else. But life is busy, and a bit crazy with… {read more}
5 Printables To Teach Values
There are so many awesome and free printables created by Kid Bloggers around the web. Many are focused on academics or fun, but can also be adapted to enhance character education. In this post I am featuring five printable activities created by other bloggers which our family has enjoyed… with our own character building twist.
10 Easy Character Building Activities for Toddlers
Every parent knows how quickly toddlers pick things up. They will copy most anything they see, the good and the not-so-good. Healthy habits can often be passed down by mere imitation. However teaching toddlers the language of values and creating games around character building themes can help establish these character traits into every day work… {read more}
