I had a wonderful birth experience with our fourth baby. I even had what seemed to be a dream-like postpartum experience during the first 10 days after giving birth. Everything seemed to be going to plan, in the best ways possible! But on day 11, I was rushed to the emergency room with secondary postpartum… {read more}
Paying it Forward
“Flood of Kindness” Storybook about the 2019 Townsville Flood
My latest children’s book, “Flood of Kindness,” is based on the 2019 floods in Townsville, Queensland, Australia. I received over 700 photos to consider for the project, and ended up including over 50 photos from 30+ individuals and businesses in the local area. It was formatted to have the feel of a family photo album… {read more}
5 Resources to Make Your Classroom Kinder
“Never believe that a few caring people can’t change the world. For, indeed, that’s all who ever have.” – Margaret Mead Just imagine if our children learned this quotation and took its meaning to heart. Wouldn’t that be amazing? I’m excited to have award-winning author, Maria Dismondy, with us today to share some of her… {read more}
10 Awesome Kindness Quotes for Kids to Learn by Heart
I have always loved collecting inspirational quotes. I like to put them up around my house, read them in articles, write them in cards, use them in presentations, and the list goes on. Kindness is one of the foundational qualities I want to help my children develop. From being kind to the insects in the… {read more}
Five Tips for Helping Families Facing Childhood Cancer
This is a guest post from The National Children’s Cancer Society. Jennifer’s Story As Jennifer Toth walked into the oncology unit for her first clinical rotation at the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia, she knew her journey had come full circle. Glancing down at her hospital ID badge as a student nurse and outfitted in her scrubs,… {read more}
Photography Fundraising Project {Acts of Kindness by Real Families}
Acts of Kindness by Real Families is a series featuring stories about service to others. Whether big or small, planned out or spontaneous, hearing about different act of kindness can inspire us to give more to those around us. It’s fun to find new ways to show kindness in our communities, and I hope you will be… {read more}
8 Activities for World Hunger Day
World Hunger Day raises awareness of chronic hunger and about celebrates the achievements of millions of people who are already taking actions to end their own hunger. Did you know that every 10 seconds, a child dies from hunger? Poor nutrition causes nearly half of deaths in children under five – 3.1 million children each… {read more}
5 Annual Community Events for Families {For a Good Cause}
If you are a long time reader, you will know we are big on acts of kindness in our home. One way I like to make sure our family is focusing on kindness is participating in wider community events that promote good causes. Here are some of our favourite annual events which happen in a… {read more}
