Ep48: How service forms compassionate children
About this episode
The episode discusses how serving others can help raise compassionate children.
Want to raise kids who aren't spoiled? Start with serving others! Our family spent three days in Mexico building a house for a family in need. It wasn’t huge or fancy, but it was a huge step for those who’ve never had a safe place to call home. The experience taught my kids the value of hard work and compassion. They used tools, painted walls, and even climbed on roofs. I was amazed at their courage to try new things and the joy they found in helping others. It’s about more than just labor; it’s about showing my kids that giving back is essential. We had our fears, but we did it scared and building relationships along the way. And that's the lesson I want them to carry forward. Looking for ways to help? Start small. Volunteer at a food bank or join community projects. Every little bit counts! Here's how our family built a house together partnering with Yugo ministries: https://www.yugo.org/ You can also go to some other great local food banks with kids or search a spot by you to start small! Here are a few we have helped serve: Second Harvest Food Bank: https://www.shfb.org/ Feeding San Diego: https://feedingsandiego.org/ Tag someone who needs this inspiration or you want to…
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Host: Amy Nesbitt
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Organizations: Yugo ministries, Second Harvest Food Bank, Feeding San Diego
Places: Mexico
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