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We?d all love it if our kids were innately generous, but like many things, charitable giving is mostly learned?and the holidays are a great time to start teaching. New toys and lots of time spent with family are not everyone’s holiday experience and this can be an important lesson for kids. Showing them how they can help other children, for instance, those spending the season in the hospital, is a great way to introduce them to philanthropy.
By involving kids in donating to charitable organizations, we help encourage them to think about others and be grateful for what they have. But how exactly do we get our kids engaged in giving back" Here are some tips on how to talk to your kids about philanthropy so they will understand and care. Let your kids choose the cause
If your kids are involved in choosing the cause your family supports, they will be more invested in helping support that group. Research different causes with your kids to see where help is needed?this can be based on their interests or, to make causes more relatable, start with kids? charities. For instance, SickKids Get Better Gifts from SickKids in Toronto, are gifts you can give to SickKids patients spending their holidays in the hospital. These gifts provide comfort, distraction, and joy when they need it most.
Being able to donate gingerbread decorating or art supplies makes the philanthropic process a bit less abstract for children. Donations go directly to the funds supporting tho...