"You can always, always give something, even if it is only kindness!" --Anne Frank
Volunteer Ideas For Kids
Starting volunteer work young can help kids develop a strong sense of morality and compassion. Tailoring volunteer activities to your child's age can make giving back more engaging and meaningful. Engaging in service together as a family can build lasting memories, strengthen bonds, and nurture lifelong kindness and empathy. This week's featured article from Parents magazine is filled with service ideas for all ages. Brainstorming together as a family, you can find ideas for volunteering that suit every age and interest!
Reading Corner
Title: The Mouse and the Buddha
By: Kathryn Price
Ages: 3-7
Children are introduced to love, compassion, and patience in this story of Tsi Tsi, a curious mouse who meets a friendly Buddha while looking for a late night snack. The Buddha lives in a temple in Tsi Tsi’s house, and while Tsi Tsi shares the sweets and fruits the family has left, the Buddha teaches his small friend the great importance of simple acts of kindness and forgiveness. At the end of their lessons, Tsi Tsi spends a day living by these values, even going so far as to befriend a cat. Richly illustrated, this tender tale of simple truths is fitting for families of all spiritualities.
You can watch the read-aloud tale here
Recommended by Kindful Editors
Be the Change
This week, try out any of these ideas for serving your community with your family. Take your kids' input on which of these activities they would like to engage in on a regular basis and make it part of your routine.
