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Kids Can LEAP into Action to Fight Food Insecurity
By Erik Talkin, author of Lulu and the Hunger Monster Food insecurity (when a family doesn’t always have enough healthy food for the whole month) is a situation that can lead people to feel disempowered. When children are put in … Continue reading
Posted in Parenting, Teaching
Tagged coronavirus, COVID-19, empathy, Free Spirit author, hunger, hunger action month, kids volunteering, service, volunteering
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How Helping Others Helps Your Child
By Allison Amy Wedell Anyone who has ever volunteered knows how good it makes them feel—and it’s no different for kids. But did you know studies have found links between volunteering and positive self-esteem? One such study, published in the … Continue reading
Posted in Service Learning & Volunteerism
Tagged kids volunteering, LGBTQ, preschool, service, volunteering
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Service Learning 101
By Amanda C. Symmes, LICSW When I was in college, I fumbled around for a bit trying to find a major that suited me. I tried on English, psychology, education, and sociology, and then in the midst of my confusion … Continue reading
Posted in Counselor's Corner, Service Learning & Volunteerism
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The Power of Young People: 14 Ways Students Are Making a Difference
By Natalie C. Jacobs, J.D., coauthor of Every Vote Matters: The Power of Your Voice, from Student Elections to the Supreme Court Youth activism and civic engagement are nothing new. Young people often have an energy and a determination that … Continue reading
9 Ways to Help Teens Take Local Action on Global Human Rights Issues
Adapted from The Teen Guide to Global Action: How to Connect with Others (Near & Far) to Create Social Change by Barbara A. Lewis. According to a recent study, teens are more civically engaged than ever before. Share this list … Continue reading