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To order The Busy Family's Guide go to amazon.com.
Jenny Friedman’s book is the
ultimate “how-to” for busy parents who understand the true value of
caring
about others; want to raise children who are empathic…and generous; and
are
seeking meaningful ways to connect and send time with their children. As a busy working parent of three children,
this book is particularly meaningful for me. While
I strive to teach my children the importance of
community
awareness and volunteerism, I often feel as though there aren’t enough
hours in
the day. Jenny Friedman’s book provides
simple, easy, meaningful ways for families to make a difference in the
lives of
others – often without ever leaving the living room!
We have already incorporated countless
suggestions from this book. We are so
grateful for this invaluable reference. Debbie Glasser
Licensed clinical psychologist Mailman Segal Institute for Early Childhood
Studies
Nova Southeastern University
Chairwoman of the National parenting Education
Network
This book provides an efficient
understanding of how individuals and families can find the best fit and
volunteer opportunity. Robert Forney
President and CEO America’s Second Harvest
This instructive volume supplies
all that one needs to begin volunteering in the community.
After reading this book, you will discover
that there is really no good reason not to volunteer to make your world
a
better place to live. A copy of this
book should be in every organization’s library, public and private. Meredith Kiger, Ph.D.
Children’s Literature This book will be a trusted
resource for all families that wish to make a difference in their
communities. Peter Goldberg
President and CEO The Alliance for Children and Families
The author herself cites other
books on family volunteering, but this appears to be the most
comprehensive
resource available. Written for parents, The Busy Family’s Guide would also be
appropriate for adolescents who wish to involve themselves and their
families
in meaningful work. Highly recommended
for public libraries. Kay Brodie
Library Journal |
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Doing Good
Together: The Busy Family’s Guide to
Volunteering is a comprehensive resource describing hundreds of
volunteer
projects for families, including work with the elderly, the
environment,
cultural organizations and political campaigns. Families will learn how
to
involve children from toddlers to teens in social action and charitable
giving
and teach them about today’s pressing social issues.