The gift of giving is not something that comes naturally for everyone. Some of my children are natural givers and some would rather keep things for themselves. I don’t feel like those who are not givers are unkind; they were not given the gift of giving. As a mom I want to ensure that all of my children will give freely of themselves even when it does not come naturally. … [Read more...] about Living the giving life
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Kids Can Give
Help teach your young children there are many ways kids can give! My boys have always loved giving us things. Flowers, rocks, snacks, kisses, worms, even dirty tissues. But something happened between these innocent treasures for them to think the word "giving" meant money. It was one day when we discussed giving to others and the boy burst into tears, "but I do … [Read more...] about Kids Can Give
The Ripple Effect of Kindness
Last month, I had the opportunity to teach my kids something that I hope will stay with them for a lifetime. It began with the kindness of a stranger. My husband had gone to the hardware store with some of the kids and forgotten his wallet so I headed into town to bring it to him and we spontaneously decided to eat at a restaurant. We had six of our kids with us and this was a … [Read more...] about The Ripple Effect of Kindness
Giving Our Talents
Last week, we invited a friend over for a fun science project. The kids had a blast taking apart old appliances and electronics.The kids loved having a friend over and I loved sharing our passion for science. It was a great lesson and spark for future studies. Last fall, a homeschool mom invited some of her daughter's friends to a weekly sewing class. These giggly tweens … [Read more...] about Giving Our Talents
Giving, Without Giving Up
Most of us are pretty busy people. In my own life, I am barely keeping up. When I think of giving my time to others, it sometimes feels overwhelming. Yet, isn't that what Jesus told us to do? How can we give, and teach our children to give, when we are over-scheduled and busy? First, there are two areas that we need to consider when we think of giving: inside our home and … [Read more...] about Giving, Without Giving Up