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Simple Acts: The Busy Family's Guide to Giving Back - Softcover

Silverstein, Natalie

 
9780876598139: Simple Acts: The Busy Family's Guide to Giving Back

Synopsis

Take a fresh approach to community service and giving back. Teaching young children to be socially conscious, community-oriented, and eager to volunteer seems like a daunting task, especially for busy families with children of varying ages. Simple Acts brings busy parents practical, easy-to-do ideas to involve the whole family in volunteering and helping others in the community.

With step-by-step instructions, you'll learn:

  • The proven value of service in raising compassionate children
  • How to choose community-service options that are right for your family
  • Ideas for integrating volunteering and service into your already-busy schedule
  • Ways to help your children experience the deep satisfaction of helping others

Full of advice, tips, and real-life stories; this fun, easy-to-use guide helps parents and children of all ages incorporate hands-on community service experiences into their daily lives. You're never too young -or too old- to start giving back!

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About the Author

Natalie Silverstein, MPH, is the volunteer coordinator of Doing Good TogetherTM in New York City. She is a frequent presenter to parents, faculty, students, and community groups and is a contributor to parenting blog mommypoppins.com. She holds a Master's Degree in Public Health from Yale University. She and her family regularly make time to volunteer in their community.

From the Back Cover

Take a fresh approach to community service and giving back. Teaching young children to be socially conscious, community-oriented, and eager to volunteer seems like a daunting task, especially for busy families with children of varying ages. Simple Acts brings busy parents practical, easy-to-do ideas to involve the whole family in volunteering and helping others in the community.

With step-by-step instructions, you'll learn:

  • The proven value of service in raising compassionate children
  • How to choose community-service options that are right for your family
  • Ideas for integrating volunteering and service into your already-busy schedule
  • Ways to help your children experience the deep satisfaction of helping others

Full of advice, tips, and real-life stories; this fun, easy-to-use guide helps parents and children of all ages incorporate hands-on community service experiences into their daily lives. You're never too young -or too old- to start giving back!

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