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What shapes the way we give?

After thirteen years in the Air Force, my dad decided it was time for a change. So, we moved from

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Make the Summer Count: Eight easy ways to teach children generosity and create lasting memories

A few weeks ago, a colleague rushed into our meeting, apologizing for the casual appearance. School had been out for

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How grandchildren learn generosity from the everyday tag-along 

A morning walk triggered a fond memory from early June in the mid-1960s. The water was cold as I jumped

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Seven Tips To Teach Generosity to Kids Before Summer Ends

Summer is almost done! School clothes and supplies are on sale. Amidst the plans for one last trip to visit

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5 Easy Tips for Summer Time with Grandkids

A morning walk triggered a fond memory in early June, mid-sixties. The water was cold as I jumped into the

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Six Ideas to Honor the 2024 Graduate

The front page of today’s newspaper has a wonderful story about a graduating high school senior at the top of

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Create a Legacy Statement for Future Generations

Tiny stacks of 35-millimeter slides covered the dining room table. One by one I passed them through the slide viewer. The

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Why the Holidays Are the Best Time to Model Giving

I’ve shared this story before, but the message remains important to the heart of giving. Take a moment to learn

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Learning to Honor Lessons From Our Grandparents

Why do we celebrate Grandparents Day? Grandparents are cool. I vote we celebrate all month long! Originally established by presidential decree in 1978,

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Grandparents Teach Giving Thru Action

While exiting my car, I noticed a young teenager, phone in hand, sitting in the front seat of a truck.

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