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This is a forum to discuss COMMUNITY SERVICE in a constructive way. Please share your opinions, and links to other resources, to help us figure out this important "hot button" issue.
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MichelleO-MAMA
Happy Martin Luther King Jr. Day! Let us know what you are telling your kids about MLK and how he impacted our country/world. MAMAs - if you are looking for community service opportunities, go to: http://www.serve.gov/index.asp
(from Everyday Thoughts on Community Service)on 01/17/11Share your opinion
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Teach your kids that when things go sour, they can turn them around. If you kids take an interest in an issue (anything from saving lost puppies to supporting kids with cancer) encourage them to do something to brighten someones day. Take your kids to the store for some supplies - paper cups, lemonade mix (or squeeze your own), have them figure out how much to charge to make a profit, have...
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Our beaches are where childhood memories are made. Today, our beaches are in trouble...from random trash being left after a day of innocent fun (albeit irresponsible) to complete devastation created by oil spills and negligence, kids can make a difference. It's as easy as grabbing a trash bag and taking a walk down your favorite beach to joining an organized beach clean-up effort.•...
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There are kids living in tent cities and going to sleep with empty bellies. Give your kids some perspective on their many blessings by having them lend a helping hand. Take them to paint homes for needy families or help them pass out meals to the elderly.• Habitat For Humanity has volunteer opportunities across the country - www.habitat.org• Meals on Wheels ("So no senior goes...
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Help your kids clean out their closets and toy chests. Have them make some priorities about what they need and what they don't...what still fits and what they have outgrown. Explain that their are other children who need those things more than they do and how their donations will make a difference! Contact a local shelter or the Salvation Army.• The Salvation Army ("Doing the most... - Click to read MOMism & share your opinion
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Click on any of the permanent links provided to find out how you and your kids can make a difference by volunteering!
MOMism: "If you're bored, I'll give you something to DO." Your kids should never be "bored." They are kids for pete's sake. They need to horse around outside, day dream, explore...there is always something cool to do. And, if they ever tell you they're bored, do not turn on...
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