Mother’s kindness reaches far
There is a woman in my town who does a lot of good. I mean A LOT. She and her husband have been blessed with a successful local business, and they are constantly pouring into the community. The thing is, they do it so quietly, unless you’re really paying attention and perhaps digging a little,
The Kindness Podcast Episode 31: Economics of Altruism
One way to be kind is with your wallet, donating to charities and people in need. But giving can get confusing in a hurry if you’re not aware of the economics of altruism. Dr. Julie Paxton is equipping students to give responsibly through her course, “Economics of Altruism” at Ohio University. In Episode 31 of
What can I give you on my birthday?
I have a few friends who spent time living in Europe while their husbands were stationed in the military. They recently informed me in Europe it’s customary to give gifts and pay for dinner when it’s your birthday. As in, “It’s my birthday, so today I will pay!” I think my friends are saying this
Kids will remember kindness in the classroom
I packed a bag lunch for my second grader this morning. Actually, he packed it for himself, but I stood guard making sure there was something other than sugar in his noontime meal. The last thing that kid needs right now is sugar. Ben is pumped so full of end-of-the-year adrenaline that I say a
The Kindness Podcast Episode 30: Raising Kind Kids in a Digital Age
Is it enough as a parent to live your life with kindness and hope your kids catch on? Or is kindness something that needs to be intentional? What sort of resources do kids even have the ability to give? It turns out quite a few! Susan Crites Price is an expert on family philanthropy. She
Let’s go crazy today
Early in our marriage, my husband and I spent a lot of time together in the car. We’d go to the grocery store or out for dinner, Saul driving and me second guessing his every move from the passenger’s seat. He always wanted to drive, which drove me nuts, because he likes to meander and
Dog and boy form special bond thanks to trainer’s kindness
Danette Jensen lives in Goodridge, Minn., about 70 miles from the Canadian border. She and her husband run DJ’s K9 Country, a boarding facility with more than 20 kennels and a large training room. I guess you could say Danette is dog crazy. She is certainly an expert in the field. She has a radio
