Our Narrow Escape From a MOW Tantrum
Thank goodness our very first Meals on Wheels outing went so smoothly. While today’s deliveries were still rewarding and certainly worth the effort, this was a much more harrowing experience.
We narrowly averted a dreaded tantrum on some...
Compassionate Siblings, Kinder World
A new study out of Brigham Young University suggests that loving siblings inspire a charitable mindset, more so than parental influence. The research found that sisters had an especially profound impact on mental health overall, and kindness...
One Proud New Sponsor
More than a month ago, my family went to the Como Zoo with fresh resolve. You might remember my post about Transforming a Frequent Family Outing.
My kindergartner took our decision to sponsor an animal very seriously. At first, she wanted to...
News for Humanity’s Newest Members
Communicating big ideas to little people is a challenge. Deciding how to translate unsavory big ideas is an even bigger one.
Let me explain.
I’m a public radio addict. With a kindergartner in the car or the kitchen or nearby while I...
Check out DGT’s new book!
Is your organization looking for service project ideas? An increasing number of schools, workplaces, and organizations are doing family service projects as a way to make positive change in their communities. Our executive director, Jenny Friedman,...
Pre-K Book Club: All Things Todd Parr
My quest for entertaining and inspirational children’s books is ongoing, but I surprise myself that I haven’t brought up Todd Parr before now. His books entertain both Little Miss Two and Miss Kindergarten equally, which is a most impressive...
Back-to-School Supplies and Spirit
This back to school season is my very first one as a mom rather than a student. My five-year-old, Miss Kindergarten herself, inherited the bulk of my worrying skills and is a bit nervous for the big day. After seeing how one small act of kindness...
Meals on Wheels: Suprisingly Fun with Preschoolers!
Our family’s first meal deliveries went well, thanks to several helpful hints from DGT and only one comical mistake on my part. I highly recommend adopting this low time commitment and high reward volunteer opportunity to anyone looking...
Can Kindness Cure Crabbiness?
We’ve all heard the saying “kill ‘em with kindness,” usually in reference to defusing the power of a bully. This week, I stumbled upon kindness’s other top target: crabbiness. The idea isn’t exactly new....
We’re All in This Together
There has been a lot of online chatter about whether it is possible for parents to be happy, ever since New York Magazine ran a moving and perplexing piece on the topic called All Joy and No Fun.
On the other hand, Christine Carter’s...
