This guest post is by Heather Simpson, mom of 3 #GivingKids Living in the great big city of Los Angeles, our family has always been looking for opportunities to get involved with special causes, and to give back the love we feel fortunate to have all around us in this great community. The only issue Read the full article…
Colleges Care About Kindness (and You Should, Too)
In a recent report published by the Making Caring Common Initiative, over 80 stakeholders (including colleges such as Harvard, Yale, and Stanford) have endorsed “turning the tide” of the college admissions process to one that values kindness over overachieving. In other words, elite colleges around the nation are formally realizing the importance of compassion and Read the full article…
Kids Can Learn Empathy By Caring About Animals
Giving back to animals might be the easiest way to introduce your kids to the benefits to helping others. For our partner, MSPCA Angell in Boston, young children make an impact on homeless animals simply by learning more about them. “Your kids can make an impact just by coming into the shelter,” says Project Coordinator, Read the full article…
PGK and Political Participation: Why Raising Civically-Minded Kids is Important
According to recent studies, “Young people who grow up in a household where someone volunteers are twice as likely to volunteer regularly, to be an active member of a group, and are more likely to follow politics and vote.” From the onset, encouraging all citizens, young and old, to give back to their communities seems Read the full article…