Weekly Parenting Challenge: Give Without Receiving
Challenge #2
This task involves, what else, giving to others.
For 7 days straight, I challenge you and your family to give something meaningful to a different person each day.
If your children have a friend who may not have Christmas this year, give them something special for that day (whatever you can afford).
Maybe you know a busy mom who has no time for herself. Give the gift of freedom for a day and take over her duties so she can relax.
Perhaps a friend of the family is in financial strain. Do what you can to help.
Everyone knows someone they can give something to.
Be sure to include the kids in the giving and teach them how giving to others can be helpful, as well as fulfilling.
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This weekly challenge was inspired by "My Favorite Christmas Tradition: Twelve Days Of Giving" by April.
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62 Comments
Post a CommentI really enjoyed this article Momie!! I'm late since you've challenged us but I'll try not to think of myself til next Tues! LOL! Seriously though, people would be so much happier if they thought less of themselves than others~ Great article!
LOL Tyler. I guess that works too. :-)
Bail a buddy out of jail, whatever you can muster!
Thanks Sophia. What a wonderful way to celebrate Christmas with children. I know they learned a valuable lesson there.
Through the generosity of other we ended up with more presents than we need, so the girls and I decided to give to those we know are not as fortunate this season. Great ideas here momie
Aww, no problem. I am so glad I could inspire you. Thanks for mentioning me. By the way, that was an excellent article that you did. ;-)
Yes Momie, this is the article that inspired me to share Crafts for Brightening Days of Nursing Home Residents. This is article is listed as a resource. Thanks for the inspiration!
Wonderful!!
Thanks so much you two. :-)
great ideas and wonderful article.teaching our kids is such a blessing.