Giving comes in a variety of forms. It’s especially important to emphasize this with your children so that they feel empowered to make a difference in other people’s lives in the ways that mean the most to them. This is one of the best ways to instill philanthropic values that will last a lifetime.
Here are three ideas for starting the conversation with kids of any age:
Encourage children to reflect on their own gratitude as they write thank you notes for holiday gifts or birthday presents.
Encourage children to review the wide range of their own social impact activities, including giving to charities, volunteering, serving on boards, recycling, donating food and clothing to people in need, and even caring for their own health and wellness.
Plan one or two social impact and charitable giving activities with your children each month.
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