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This is a central place to share experiences, tips, tools and techniques that help children learn about Charity.
You'll also find ideas, inspiration and advice on how to get the most from your ShareYourWish event.
And finally, we occasionally share our own blog posts to keep you informed about our progress and the change we're having on kids and the world we share.
Atom/RSS FeedYou're Never Too Young To Be Charitable
At Share Your Wish, we believe that teaching our children the virtues of generosity and selflessness by helping others is of utmost importance. We believe it gives them a sense of empowerment, and respect for others that they will take with them for the rest of their lives. We want the spirit of giving to be a way of life for our children, and even make it a habit. And we don’t believe it’s ever too soon. By raising individuals who learn to appreciate what they have, while understanding that not everyone is as fortunate, we hope to create a better world for generations to come. While there are unlimited ways to accomplish this, here is our Top 10 List…
10. Donate…
Go shopping with your child and have them select a toy for a child who may not be as fortunate. Before you shop, find a charity you would like to donate the toy to and tell your child about that charity.
9. Spring cleaning all year round…
Clean out closets and donate the clothes to a local charity in your neighborhood. Tell your child that the clothes that don’t fit them anymore can go to a child who needs them.
8. For sale…
Make a lemonade stand or start a bake sale and donate some or all of the money to a charity.
7. Kindness Counts…
Keep a kindness chart and keep track of the wonderful thing your family does to give back to others.
6. Watch it…
Be a role model for your children. Practice what you preach. Share ways you give back to others.
5. Get involved…
Organize an event in your community that focuses on giving back to others.
4. Volunteer…
Volunteer to lend a hand to an organization and get your whole family involved.
3. Family First…
Remind your children that family will always be more important than things. After a fun family day talk about how much fun it was spending time together.
2. Teach, Share, Inspire…
Your friends and family to do the same things you are doing at home. Kindness is contagious.
1. Share Your Wish…
Use www.shareyourwish.com when planning your child’s next birthday party. Our website is designed to help children give back and learn the true meaning of celebration!
Rebecca Schleifer December 24, 2012
