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10+ Simple Handmade Gifts from Children

10+ Simple Handmade Gifts from Children

Making and giving handmade presents has several character building benefits for children: They have an opportunity to demonstrate empathy by thinking about what another person would like and creativity by choosing a unique gift to make for them. They have the chance to think about friendship by looking for ways to make their friends happy and thoughtfulness by making someone else feel loved and appreciated. They will… {read more}

Filed Under: Blog, Character Building Activities, Craft Activities Tagged With: Generosity, Kindness

5 Ways to Help Children Develop Generosity

5 Ways to Help Children Develop Generosity

Generosity is a wonderful trait to develop year round, but I especially try to focus on “giving” during times and events when the family (and much of society) is tempted to focus on “getting.” Here are five ways to add an element of generosity into birthdays and holidays:

Filed Under: Blog, Character Building Activities, Home Activities Tagged With: Generosity

5 Character Traits Kids Learn From Serving Others

5 Character Traits Kids Learn From Serving Others

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}

Filed Under: Acts of Kindness, Blog, Parenting, Paying it Forward Tagged With: Courage, Empathy, Generosity, Service

10 Easy Character Building Activities for Toddlers

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}

Filed Under: Blog, Character Building Activities, Home Activities Tagged With: Collection of Traits, Courage, Courtesy, Generosity, Gentleness, Gratitude, Kindness, Peacefulness, Respect, Responsibility, Service

Keeping “Sharing” Positive With Pictionary

Keeping “Sharing” Positive With Pictionary

I think everyone can benefit from a reminder about the enjoyment we get from sharing sometimes.  After all I know how even I experience a little hesitation sharing my favorite snack if there are only a few bites left (mmmm strawberries)… how much harder might it be for my two year old to share the… {read more}

Filed Under: Blog, Character Building Activities, Craft Activities Tagged With: Friendliness, Generosity

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Chelsea Lee Smith is an author, certified parent educator, and mother of four children with a background in Communications and Counselling. She provides resources to parents and teachers who want to incorporate personal growth into everyday moments. Browse the shop and blog categories to find practical inspiration for family life including tips, activities, printable pages, and resource recommendations.

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