Volunteering is a great way to become a happier person while helping other members of the community. Studies have shown that volunteering has a marked effect on well-being, making such work a win-win for everyone involved. If your teenager seems like they could use a boost, then getting them involved in community projects might be […]
How to Get Your Children Involved in Service This Holiday Season
Anytime is a good time for giving, but during the holiday season we all feel an even greater push to help people in need. Not only is this special season a great time to be philanthropic, but it also provides an excellent opportunity to teach your children the value of service. By introducing your kids […]
Benefits of Teaching Your Children To Give Back to the Community
Teach Your Children How To Get Involved When you give back to your community—whether you do it by volunteering at the local shelter, reading to young children at your community hospital, or planting trees at your neighborhood park on Arbor Day—you feel a sense of accomplishment. Chances are you also feel a little bit good […]
Awesome After-School Activities for Your Teenagers
Teenagers should spend time in after-school activities they are interested in rather than simply watching television or playing on the computer. It’s important for kids to have a passion to follow and to motivate them or a hobby that gets them involved in the community. Here are a few ways to keep your teenage child […]
Budding Intellectuals: Creative Family Activities That Will Stimulate Your Minds
The trends seem to lean toward learning a lot of things by just Googling them. It is so ingrained in culture today that Google has become a verb. Watching a video or reading a web page about interesting things is nice, but getting out there and having real life experiences is better. Here are some […]
Why You Should Be Giving Back to Your Community Year-Round
If you’re like many people, you have probably helped your community or neighbors during the holiday season. According to the Corporation for National & Community Service, about 25 percent of people volunteer via organizations during the holiday season while roughly two-thirds of people assist their neighbors. However, not nearly as many people volunteer their time, […]