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Imagine a photograph having the ability to change a child"s future and change the way they see themselves. Imagine your child on the cover of an inspirational book that has the power to inspire them while teaching them about America, past presidents, and about iconic people from their state.
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Always Dream Big
Imagine if you could do something today that could have a powerful impact on a child's life fifty years from now?
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GUEST POST by Andrew Rebchu
They say that kids are born with a natural ability to give and that even at a young age, they're able to grasp concepts such as empathy, compassion, gratitude, and community responsibility according to Parents.com. To teach children about generosity and philanthropy, parents ideally should introduce family volunteering as a chance to spend quality time together as well as help those that need it the most.
Something as simple as donating one dollar a day to UnaKids has made a huge difference for young kids in countries suffering from civil unrest, so imagine the impact you and your family would leave when you choose to spend your time off from work and school helping underprivileged communities. Rather than jetting off to Disney World this summer, here are a few new ways that your family can bond over some volunteer work.
Stay at a nonprofit "storybook" resort in Florida
If visiting an amusement park is what your kids are really after this summer, take them to Give Kids the World Village in Orlando. It's a wonderful resort that caters to children with life-threatening diseases and their families, a place where the staff and volunteers can provide them with magical and memorable experiences at no cost. Helping create these beautiful memories for these families will give your own kids a new perspective on life.
Go on a Reading Road Trip in the West Indies
The Sandals Resorts group started the <a href Sandals Foundation that would allow guests to participate in some community service during their stay in any other of their hotels. Projects range from community health care programs to education initiatives. Take your kids on morning outings, organized by the resort, and volunteer at schools in the area. This will give them the opportunity to see what school is like for students in different parts of the world.
Build homes in New Orleans with YRNO
A lot of construction-related nonprofits are really strict with age due to liability, but a group of teenagers defied this restriction and started their own foundation, Youth Rebuilding New Orleans (YRNO), that lets youths give back on their own terms. The area has plenty of distressed and foreclosed homes that you and your family can fix up while engaging with local youths to build a better city.
Author Bio: Andrew Rebchuk
Andrew is an 11th grade sociology teacher that introduced several community service programs at his school. He plans on taking his son on his first family volunteer vacation this July.
Many of us have a bucket list of dreams we'd like to turn into reality during our lifetime, but in the course of our hectic lives it's easy to forget those dreams. Today take time to reflect on all the things that bring you joy. Then, close your eyes and visualize yourself doing all the things you've dreamed about. As you visualize, think about how you will feel to be there or have that experience. What type of day will it be? Will it be a hot and sunny or overcast and windy? What will you wear and who will you be with? Even thing about the food you'll eat that day and imagine its taste and texture. The more details you bring to your dreams and desires the sooner they will turn into your reality.
Always Dream Big
Imagine a child growing up seeing their picture on the cover of an inspirational book. Imagine that book being filled with stories from your child's peers with an introduction by Disney's KC Undercover star, Zendaya.
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