[Encore] Ep. 108: Simple Acts of Giving Back with Natalie Silverstein

<p><a href= "https://sunshine-parenting.com/ep-108-simple-acts-of-giving-back-with-natalie-silverstein"> Show Notes</a></p> <p><span style="color: #000000">Join my <strong><a href= "https://www.patreon.com/sunshineparenting" target="_blank" rel= "noopener noreferrer">PATREON</a></strong> squad for special perks, including bonus podcast episodes, exclusive posts, and resources. </span></p> <p><span style="color: #000000"><strong><a href= "https://sunshine-parenting.com/subscribe/" target="_blank" rel= "noopener noreferrer">Subscribe</a></strong> for resources and ideas for happier, more connected families. </span></p> <p><em>This is an encore presentation of one of my favorite episodes. Enjoy!</em></p> <p>In episode 108, I'm chatting with Natalie Silverstein about her new book, <a href= "https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07QGHPBQ9/ref=dp-kindle-redirect?_encoding=UTF8&btkr=1" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Simple Acts: The Busy Family's Guide to Giving Back</a>. We talk about the importance of instilling the value of service and acts of kindness. She shares how she created a resource of volunteer opportunities for parents and children in her community and what led to her writing this book for families. It is full of ways to make time in your family's busy life for service and suggestions for making service part of your family's culture.</p> <h2>Big Ideas</h2> <ul> <li><a href= "https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0876598130/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=0876598130&linkCode=as2&tag=sunshineparen-20&linkId=c1e2c2baddd8f2e942241570a07282b9" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><img class= "alignright wp-image-6443 size-medium" src= "https://sunshine-parenting.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/simple-acts-cover-210x300.png" alt="" width="210" height="300" /></a>Doing service, acts of kindness, helping others is a wonderful way to grow empathy, compassion, and open-mindedness in young children.</li> <li>Studies show that people who volunteer with their families as children are more likel