Strengthening Families – Encouraging GratitudeWe all know that "please" and "thank you" are an important part of good manners. But encouraging gratitude in our children is about much more than manners. Research shows the people who are grateful are more optimistic, have more energy, and are overall happier. They also are more active and…
Ways To Teach Kids ‘Tis Better To Give Than Receivegiving back • bettering communities
It is better to give than to receive, however young children can easily be swept away with the “receiving” part of the holiday merriment. Commercialism and stress during the holiday season can sometimes get the best of us and often we struggle to convey the true meaning of the holidays…
Community: 22 Ways to Be a Good NeighborMaking a difference in your community can begin right in your own neighborhood—by being a good neighbor. Whether you're building relationships with or serving those who live closest to you, beautifying your neighborhood, or volunteering at the local school, you're contributing and helping make your neighborhood a safe, beautiful,…
Gratitude: 5 Tips for Writing and Sending Handwritten LettersHow often do you write and receive handwritten letters? Sometimes, this simple act can seem like a long lost art. In this day and age, stopping to truly connect with people in thoughtful and meaningful ways is hard. With our "always on the go" ways of life, finding time to…
Mom It Forward Gratitude eBookEvery year after my relatives have gone and all of my holiday decorations have been put away, I reflect back on the holiday season. Sometimes I wish that I wouldn’t have spent so much time worrying about presents, or that I would have sent out my holiday cards on…
