From arts to athletics, cooking to coding, drama to dance, there is no shortage of choices for how your child could be spending their time in these after school activities! And your time... and your money. The developmental benefits of participation go far beyond having fun, although that’s important, too. So how do you help them decide what to pursue? Here are some things to keep in mind when your child comes home with a fresh stack of registration forms: Your ... continue reading...
Thank You Certificates for Volunteers and Supporters
People like to be acknowledged. One of the best ways to show your appreciation is to give Thank You Certificates to your volunteers and supporters. Other Benefits to Giving Thank You Certificates People are much more likely to continue with their support.Certificates give your project added credibilityBusiness owners and professionals will display Thank You Certificates in public places. Add an inexpensive frame to make it easy for them. Your group will benefit from the added ... continue reading...
6 Tips to Getting Parents to Volunteer
When you’re good at making things happen, it can be tempting to do everything yourself. But in order to keep your sanity it's important to have a wide network of motivated volunteers. Ask any Girl Scout* leader. She'll tell you one of the biggest problems is getting parents to volunteer. So how do you get parents to volunteer? Between kids, work, the laundry pile, etcetera, it’s hard for people (especially parents) to have the energy for volunteering. Here are six quick tips for getting ... continue reading...
The New Play Date – Friends Making a Difference
From the time kids are small, play dates are an important part a child's life. What could be more fun than getting together with a BFF or gathering with a group of friends for after-school activities, sleepovers, or for a few hours on the weekend? All children deserve a chance to be themselves, unwind, and form bonds with their buddies. Playtime with their peers outside the school setting gives them this much-needed opportunity. Limiting Electronic Play Dates Today, far too many kids ... continue reading...
How to Introduce Young Children to Community Service
How do you introduce young children to doing community service? According to Jeannie Fino, an early childhood consultant with The Guidance Center, children naturally want to help others. Parents can foster feelings of compassion and empathy in little ones by providing opportunities. The steps to getting young ones started are to pick a project, evaluate the ability of the child to assist, and maybe find things to do from home. There are a number of benefits for starting with ... continue reading...
Top 10 Reasons to do Volunteer Work with Your Family
Working as a volunteer and doing community service with your family is rewarding. Families just like yours have a wide variety of skills, personalities, and connections that make working together a success. What are reasons I should do volunteer community service with my family? There are a number of benefits for both the organization you serve and for your family itself, but here are the Top Ten Reasons from KidsHealth.org for why your family should get involved: It strengthens ... continue reading...
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