How to get children involved in serving others | Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service
Stephanie Shabangu, Penfield Children’s Center
November 21, 2018
Volunteering to serve a meal at a food pantry or church is a great way to get your family involved in helping others this holiday season. (Photo by Analise Pruni)
Families who volunteer together are often strengthened by serving others and when parents model positive behavior, children learn to incorporate these values into their own lives. In addition, taking the focus off receiving gifts and promoting a season of giving enhances your family’s beliefs regarding the “reason for the season.”
Here are five ideas for getting into the spirit with your little ones:
Encouraging children to volunteer and get involved with the community shows how they, although young, can make a big difference for those in need. Service work also allows children to develop a sense of responsibility for helping those less fortunate.
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