Kindness Activities

The Messy Middle: Helping Children Understand Process Over Product

The Messy Middle: Helping Children Understand Process Over Product

We might apply the idea of a “messy middle” to much of life–switching careers, engaging in social change, even parenting/family life itself. Most of our lives happen in this space, when you stop to think about it–we haven’t yet “arrived” at the metaphorical place of organization and tranquility, but are constantly evolving our processes to be responsive to needs. How might we help our children understand the messy middle–its necessity, its tension, its gift–in a developmentally-appropriate way?

Celebrate Kindness this Valentine’s Day with Doing Good Together™

Celebrate Kindness this Valentine’s Day with Doing Good Together™

This Valentine’s Day take the time to celebrate kindness with the ones you love with these simple and fun Valentine’s activities!

Create a Family Mission Statement This Resolution Season

Create a Family Mission Statement This Resolution Season

Research shows that families who co-create mission statements and continually revisit their shared values feel more connection to one another and a sense of responsibility to others. It also aligns with the values of families who are Doing Good Together! Does this sound like something you and your family would like to try? Here are some tips to encourage you in writing a mission statement that reflects your family’s values and centers your efforts to identify and continually practice your family’s mission.