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gifts that give back: ideas for kids and family #givingtuesday

Did you know that today is Giving Tuesday? It’s a really simple concept: give. Any way you are able, to anyone. Give. The concept of giving is …
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help end childhood hunger: free resources to get started!

Young leaders are moving mountains with Generation No Kid Hungry, a national movement of young leaders who are dedicated to the goal of the No Kid …
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get involved in Red Nose Day’s Joke-Ha-Thon and make a difference in children’s lives

First of all: What is Red Nose Day? You might vaguely recall seeing people wearing silly, red clown noses in the name of raising money for children …
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create summer sparks with everyday acts of kindness

Sponsored by author T.A. Barron and the Spark Goodness Program.  If you want my expert opinion, teaching our kids about the importance of being a …
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family volunteering on martin luther king, jr day

Four years ago was the very first year we volunteered as a family to honor Martin Luther King, Jr.’s birthday. But it will not be the …
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25 days of kindness, 25 ways to be kind to others

With school back in session, emotions are high over here. While many students are super excited to meet the new teacher, to see old classmates, and to …
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top secret ‘happy day’ notes for the whole ‘hood

Originally published September 1, 2010, but republished today because, well, friends, everyone could use a lift.   Last week, we ran into a …
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what I want my kids to learn from the 2016 election

For some reason–maybe it was where I was in my life or just how strongly I felt about our country’s need for Barack Obama to be …
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I’ve had enough of gun violence, so this is what I’m doing

You guys. It’s pretty much time that we do something. I don’t care if you’re a Democrat or a Republican. An Independent or whatever. …
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host a FUNdraiser for schools or non-profits at Chuck E. Cheese’s: 3 reasons to do it

Host a fundraiser for schools or non-profits at Chuck E. Cheese’s? I mean. Fundraisers are often difficult. Laborious. So time consuming. Did I …
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syrian refugees: what families can and should do NOW

What is happening in our world right now with Syrian refugees is insanity. Absolute insanity. Heartbreaking. Awful. Sad and infuriating. Have you …
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teach kids workforce appreciation: celebrating those who make our day brighter

We have always taught our kids to be thankful for each and every person who makes our day a little brighter. And those people include family and …
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new year’s family plan: 100 good deeds

I’ve long stopped creating New Year’s Resolutions because, well, they always seem to be broken. Instead, we, as a family, try to make some …
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ONE girls & women: what you should know and why you should care

I had the great opportunity two weeks ago to spend time with some of my favorite people in the world—women who are doers, thinkers, change-makers—at …
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today I am thankful

Today I am thankful. The skies have been grey and temperatures frigid for the last three weeks. Dirty socks and sweatshirts cover my kids’ …
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how every family should celebrate martin luther king, jr day

I love the idea of doing some sort of service project for the community to honor Martin Luther King, Jr.’s legacy.  Imagine how great the world …
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you buy one, we GIVE1 — the mother company

From now until the end of the year, the amazing people at The Mother Company are running a rockstar promotion that I think everyone will …
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make holiday shopping count with FlipGive *sponsored*

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put an end to hunger in america: get the whole family involved

I’ve thought long and hard about how to get my family involved in helping to end hunger in America, knowing that all around us–in DC Metro …
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#weteach local workshops: parents & teachers in orlando, dc, seattle, & silicon valley

We’ve got great things going on over at we teach, our network of over 6000 parents and teachers who learn from one another, share ideas, and …
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I have participated in dozens and dozens and dozens of trainings over the course of my career—and throughout my own education—but hands down this is the best one I have ever had. 

Every educator should take this. I don’t have the faintest idea why it’s not required for every edu degree. 

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