Recent Parents Blog | Service to Others PostsGiving Surprise Moneyby Kori Rodley Irons03 Jan 2008 04:48 PMThere was a window of time when my kids were younger that I did a pretty decent job of keeping up on the "allowance"--we did not do a set amount each week, but I paid my kids by the month for chores done. We had a "menu" of jobs that needed to be done and the salary that was paid for each job. Gift-free Birthday Partiesby Myra Turner27 Jul 2007 08:55 PMHave you heard about the newest idea in kids' birthday parties? Gift-free birthday parties. In lieu of gifts, partygoers donate money or specific items to the child's charity of choice. Teaching kids about giving is a noble cause but I'm not sure if a gift-free birthday party is the answer. Is Your Family Considered a Good Neighbor?by Kori Rodley Irons22 May 2007 05:30 PMHave you ever wondered what people in the neighborhood might be saying about your family and the activities and adventures that go on at your house? Showing Some Appreciationby Kori Rodley Irons27 Mar 2007 10:14 AMWhen was the last time you said "thank you" to all those helpers and "behind the scenes" support for the challenges and realities of being a parent? This morning, I find myself thinking off all the teachers, friends, family members, coaches, and neighbors who have been part of my family's life. Teaching Our Kids About Sharing the Gift of Timeby Kori Rodley Irons23 Mar 2007 11:43 AMWe've talked about volunteering here in our "Parents" blog before, but I wanted to write a little about the gift of time-not necessarily the work and effort of community service, but taking the time to be with other people and share ourselves and our company. Start A Family Tradition: Community Serviceby Myra Turner02 Mar 2007 11:43 AMI have talked about family traditions before. Here's a different kind of family tradition, one where your family gives back to the community. I have also talked about the benefits of volunteering, another great way to get your kids involved in the community. Teaching Kids to Be Neighborlyby Kori Rodley Irons28 Feb 2007 12:36 PMBeing neighborly seems to be a lost art-a part of our heritage and social behavior that is fast disappearing in our modern world where we often don't even know who our neighbors are! How About Donating Your Kids' Old Stuff to the Foster Care System?by Kori Rodley Irons11 Feb 2007 11:33 AMIt seems when it's time to get rid of our children's old clothes, outgrown toys and equipment and other paraphernalia, we may just think of taking it all to the Goodwill or other thrift store, or having a garage sale. Holding Grudges or Letting Go-Teaching our Kids about Forgivenessby Kori Rodley Irons22 Jan 2007 01:23 PMIn the world I grew up in, holding grudges was the rule. If someone did something hurtful or unacceptable (like any of us hasn't done that?), the adults in my world modeled more of a zero-tolerance policy than teaching me any lessons of forgiveness. Recent Blog Comments LauraaSlack says... "This looks like a perfect place for a 16 year old girl to step in and throw this out there." Michele Cheplic says... "I agree Madz, it was poor planning on the school's part." |
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