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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

Easy Ways to Serve During the Holidays

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}

Filed Under: Acts of Kindness, Blog Tagged With: Kindness, Service

Acts of Kindness for Toddlers and Preschoolers: Bringing a Meal to a Family in Need

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}

Filed Under: Acts of Kindness, Blog Tagged With: Empathy, Kindness, Service

52 Acts of Kindness for Families with Young Children

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}

Filed Under: Acts of Kindness, Blog, Featured Tagged With: Kindness, Service

5 Printables To Teach Values

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.

Filed Under: Blog, Character Building Activities, Craft Activities, Outdoor Activities Tagged With: Collection of Traits, cooperation, discipline, Obedience, optimism, 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

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Chelsea Lee Smith is an author, certified parent educator, and mother of three 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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