
Simple Acts
The Busy Family's Guide to Giving Back
Natalie Silverstein(Author)
Gryphon House (Publisher)
Published on 1. April 2019
Book
Paperback/Softback
144 pages
978-0-87659-813-9 (ISBN)
Description
Take a fresh approach to community service and giving back. Teaching young children to be socially conscious, community-oriented, and eager to volunteer seems like a daunting task, especially for busy families with children of varying ages. Simple Acts brings busy parents practical, easy-to-do ideas to involve the whole family in volunteering and helping others in the community.
With step-by-step instructions, you'll learn:
- The proven value of service in raising compassionate children
- How to choose community-service options that are right for your family
- Ideas for integrating volunteering and service into your already-busy schedule
- Ways to help your children experience the deep satisfaction of helping others
Full of advice, tips, and real-life stories; this fun, easy-to-use guide helps parents and children of all ages incorporate hands-on community service experiences into their daily lives. You're never too young -or too old- to start giving back!
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Language
English
Product notice
Paperback (trade)
Unsewn / adhesive bound
Dimensions
Height: 251 mm
Width: 173 mm
Thickness: 10 mm
Weight
272 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-87659-813-9 (9780876598139)
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E-Book
04/2019
Gryphon House Inc.
€29.49
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Person
Natalie Silverstein, MPH, is the volunteer coordinator of Doing Good TogetherTM in New York City. She is a frequent presenter to parents, faculty, students, and community groups and is a contributor to parenting blog mommypoppins.com. She holds a Master's Degree in Public Health from Yale University. She and her family regularly make time to volunteer in their community.