Category: Youth
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Okay, you probably think I am crazy, why would ANYONE want to bring back a LEPRECHAUN Elf on the Shelf? Chances are, you either love the Elf on the Shelf, or you hate it! There is not much in between. The idea is that a magical elf comes to your house during the month of…
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Want to know some simple, last minute youth group ideas for service projects? These are the tested and youth group service project ideas you need to know about. Whether you are trying to plan a service project for school, a club, a youth church group, or just because it feels good, here are 51 ideas…
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It can be very simple to express gratitude, but sometimes we all need reminders on how to show others that we are grateful for the things in our lives. Here are some expressing gratitude examples specifically for kids and teenagers. Our youth want to find joy, but sometimes it is easy for them to get…
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Looking for fun ways to teach your kids gratitude and the blessing of having wonderful friends? Host an appreciation party! Check out these creative party ideas for your kids to show their appreciation. The Fall season is a great time to show your gratitude and appreciation to others. With a season of Thanksgiving, it’s time…
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Looking for a fun way to get your family, or youth group, to serve others this Fall? Check out this fall service tic-tac-toe printable and make it a competition! Fall is a great time to think about serving others. School has started, vacations are slowing down, and everyone is getting back into a routine. Make…
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Do you ever wonder if your child is being kind to their friends and other people when you aren’t around? This article shows 17 ways to teach kindness with kids. The google dictionary defines kindness as, “the quality of being friendly, generous, and considerate.” How do we teach kindness to kids? Live it! Lead by…
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Want to know some of the best fundraiser ideas for school? These are kid/parent tested and approved fundraiser ideas, to help bring funds into your school. PTA/PTO members are often searching for fundraiser ideas to help support their schools’ needs, and this list has so many great options. Fundraisers are such a great way to…
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Do you feel like you aren’t getting to your teenager? Are you constantly trying to figure out how to develop the parents and teenager relationship? These are tried and teenager-approved ways to connect with your teenager. All teenagers are different, so every idea listed won’t work for every teenager, but you are bound to find…
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Summer bucket lists are a great way to keep kids busy and entertained, but what’s even better? A SERVICE summer bucket list for kids! This is a creative way to get kids thinking about, and helping others. If you haven’t read our post on why service is EXTREMELY important for youth, then check it out…
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Want to know some of the life-changing benefits of youth volunteering? From increasing their self-esteem, to giving them an appreciation for their own circumstances, this article will show you the importance of teaching your youth to serve others. The youth of today have so many challenges that they have to face each day. These challenges…