giving back • my world • raising giving children • tips for giving back
by Tammy Kling on December 13th, 2011 | No Comments »
Everyone has a unique way to give back. We all have different things we are passionate about. I have a love for the homeless. Some help the elderly, orphans, or people in other nations.
This year, my kids and I will be decorating a homeless Christmas tree along…
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my world • raising giving children • parenting • ages and stages
by Mom It Forward on November 22nd, 2011 | 2 Comments »
Is there research on kids giving service? A
s a young fundraiser for nonprofits helping children, nature, and the arts, I was amazed at the generosity of people and fascinated by their reasons for giving, which were as varied as the people themselves. As a graduate student in public…
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giving back • my world • raising giving children • tips for giving back
by Tammy Kling on November 1st, 2011 | 1 Comment »
Charity—When I told my kids that our homeless friend Dave the Police Chief died today, my six year old said; "I'm glad we showed him love." Dave was the former Police Chief of many cities, including Flower Mound, Texas, yet he ended up living on the concrete floor of…
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giving back • my world • raising giving children • tips for giving back
by tammykling on September 27th, 2011 | 4 Comments »
Charity—If you've ever been propositioned by your child for an iPhone, or some other luxury device, you know the frustration of being a mom in this crazy world in which we live. I saw an eight year-old driving a golf cart the other day (alone), a nine year-old…
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giving back • my world • raising giving children • bettering communities
by tammykling on June 14th, 2011 | 2 Comments »
Family Service—This summer, no matter where you're going or what you've got planned, you can make an impact on your children's life by giving them more than just a vacation.
When we blocked a week for summer vacation this year, I had no idea where we'd go, but…
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