In this heartfelt episode, hosts Laura and Sarah share personal stories about how their children engage in service and volunteer work. They then welcome MiaLisa Millares, mother of three and the Executive Director of Doing Good Together.
Eight strategies to embrace family philanthropy - Thrivent Charitable Impact & Investing
Say Yes to Helping Others this Summer - Minnesota Parent
How to Teach Your Kids to Volunteer for the Right Reasons - Star Tribune
"It's the Greatest Time of Year for Giving! Here's How to Adopt a Family for Christmas and Other Ways to Give Back" - Parade.com
Fortunately, there’s a lot of emphasis on giving during this time of year, so it’s even easier to have this desire at the forefront of our minds. But with all of the hustle and bustle of already-booked weekends and the day-to-day grind, how is one able to just dive right in and take action? Check out the suggestions…
"Four Ways to Help Your Kids Make a Difference" - BrooklynBased.com
"Teaching Compassion" - Twin Cities Moms Blog
"How Kids Can Volunteer From Home: Host a Playdate with a Purpose" - Mommy Poppins®
The next time your child asks to have pals over, consider organizing a simple and fun service project that can be done at home to help people in need. It's a great way to keep the kids entertained while teaching them the importance of giving back to their community—and reminding them of how lucky they are to have a room overflowing with toys!