Category: Family

How to Make a Difference

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GenerationOn’s article has tons of ways to make a difference in your home, school, community, world… Check out the entire list HERE

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  1. Seniors love your artwork! Brighten walls – and smiles – at the local senior center.
  2. Got a favorite game? Teach it to younger kids.
  3. Win brownie points! Organize canned goods at home and take extras to a food pantry.
  4. Got talent? Share it!
  5. Your old backpack needs a new friend…donate it!
  6. Gather up outgrown, gently worn shoes and clothes for your local Salvation Army, Goodwill, church or synagogue.
  7. Party leftovers? Local soup kitchen guests are gonna love ’em!
  8. Neglected stuffies in your room? Little kids at shelters are aching to cuddle them.
  9. Like a challenge? Your game board skills are in demand at the senior center.
  10. Friend forgot their snack? Share yours!
  11. Read aloud to little kids at the library – they’ll love you!
  12. Dust off your old – but still good – books and give them to your school library.

Check it out HERE

Help an Angry Child Calm Down

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Littlebirdiesecrets says:

1. Blow Bubbles
As adults we often try taking deep breaths to help us calm down in intense situations. But each time I would suggest that my son take a few deep breaths to calm down, he would get even angrier. Our counselor suggested blowing bubbles instead. Not only is a fun, happy activity for children, but the act of blowing air through the bubble wand requires them to breathe deeply. Soon they’ve relaxed and calmed down to a point where they can talk a little more rationally about whatever issue is at hand.