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Let's adventure together as we discover new ways to raise our kids to be kind. We'll hear from experts, nonprofits, and charities, and learn about new opportunities to involve our children in kid-friendly community service. Want to join in? Find me on Instagram @Katie_Doughty, join the Facebook group: Raising Kind Humans, or check out the website: TeamKindHumans.com
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I'm so excited to share the first installment of Team Kind Humans' Service Learning Projects featuring Ridwell and Isatou Ceesay! I've made it SO SIMPLE to just press play, watch the video series, and learn about cool nonprofits/companies/charities AND have a tangible way of giving back, contributing, or making a difference. Yep, it's ALL done for you. You can feel good about teaching your kids how to help others and that they have the power to seek solutions to problems and make ...
What a special treat this interview was! I was able to reconnect with my former middle school teacher. Remember those awkward teen years? Yeah, she watched me grow through them! She has two book series out that I'm head-over-heels for, Big Ideas for Little Philosophers and Big Ideas for Little Environmentalists, and they are both perfect introductions to great humans doing beautiful things. My son particularly took to the one called LOVE which introduces Plato. These b...
Meet Tracey Macdonald! She's the senior area executive director of the California and NW area for Autism Speaks. Tracey has a child with autism and has so much knowledge, wisdom, and insight to share. On their website, their mission states, "Autism Speaks is dedicated to promoting solutions, across the spectrum and throughout the lifespan, for the needs of individuals with autism and their families. We do this through advocacy and support; increasing understanding and accept...
In this episode, you will hear from children's book author Miranda Paul and the Queen of Recycling: Isatou Ceesay!Isatou turned one plastic bag into a beautifully crocheted purse that sparked a movement. Not only has she cleaned up her community, but she has inspired millions around the world to protect our planet. She empowers women and encourages the next generation to get involved. She is currently working on creating clean-burning coal that doesn't involve cutting down t...
Faith Pray is a children's book author and illustrator that has a beautiful message of kindness to share with the world! Faith's bio: "Faith Pray (yes, that’s her name by marriage) is the author-illustrator of THE STARKEEPER (Random House, June 2020) and PERFECTLY IMPERFECT MIRA (Little Brown, 2022). She regularly wrangles four wildebeests - twins plus two, plus two cats in the Pacific Northwest. Faith has been making up stories since she was small, but when a stroke several y...
You are in for a treat with this conversation with Hannah and Alex from Discover Corps! Do you love to travel? How about traveling with purpose? Discover Corps's mission is to "inspire travelers to become advocates for our planet's natural wonders, cultural treasures, and local communities through immersive and sustainable vacations with purpose."Each trip is designed to impact the communities and wildlife that travelers encounter. They focus on wildlife conservation, women'...
Raise your hand if you have wiggly kids! I know I do. Entering a 5K run with your kid can be beneficial to both their overall health and the charity involved! In today's conversation, you'll hear from Ilana; founder of Run for Good Racing Company.Run For Good's mission is to provide fun, accessible and unique running and walking events in the Pacific Northwest Region with an emphasis on charitable giving. Each event will benefit a specific community organization. Run For Good strives to...
Ellie Peterson writes and illustrates the cutest stories that are useful tools for us as we raise our kids to be kind, confident, and well-rounded individuals! She speaks about body autonomy and teaching our kids it's okay to say no thank you to a hug or handshake. Even from a family member! Her picture book, How to Hug a Pufferfish, offers a kid-friendly way to approach this conversation with children.In Ellie's own words: "Hi there! I'm a picture book author, illustrator, ...
Amber has a beautiful book called A Place to Belong- Celebrating Diversity and Kinship in the Home and Beyond. It's a wonderful guide for families looking to authentically embrace the fullness of their diverse communities. We get to dive into several topics that I know you will love! "A Place to Belong offers a path forward for families to honor their cultural heritage and champion diversity in the context of daily family life by:1. Fostering open dialogue around discrimination, r...
You may have seen these stands at your favorite restaurant or grocery store! Alex's Lemonade Stand Foundation is making huge strides in funding childhood cancer research to help find a cure. September is Childhood Cancer Awareness month and they are celebrating ten years of the Million Mile: A flexible fitness challenge that lets anyone, anywhere run, walk, and cycle to help kids fighting cancer.You can form your own team or you can join mine! Let's log some miles together as we r...
Hear the story of how Leaping Letters got started! Leaping Letters was born from an idea of merging two passions into one class and then was catapulted to the online space during the pandemic. Did I plan to create an entire playful preschool online? Absolutely not. But thanks to a worldwide pandemic and a need for something fun for kids I have over 40 hours of content for families to play through. Every letter is explored through different character traits like empathy...
Meet Molly! She's 12 years old and already leaving a positive mark on this world. Molly created her own business called Heart Art By Molly. She designs cards and stickers and donates part of the profits to her favorite charities.You're going to love how she got started and finding out why she chose her first charity! I loved talking with this sweet soul and I know you will enjoy hearing her story. Please give her some love and order if you feel inclined!If you'd like t...
I had so much fun diving into all of N.D. Byma's books with my kiddos. Alice's favorite was 5 Minutes Superheroes and Bennett loved Always be my Friend. I loved the messages they sent. Want to win a signed copy of one of his books? Head over to TeamKindHumans and sign up for my mailing list to learn more!N.D. Byma is a writer and storyteller from Hillsboro, Oregon with a passion for creating stories that speak to both children and adults at the same time. His books can be fou...
You are going to love hearing the story of how Alice's Farm, A Rabbits' Tale came to life through the imagination of Maryrose Wood! I'm absolutely over the moon in love with the imagery in this story. The theme of the interconnectedness we share between humans, animals, and nature is beautiful. This book is a great reminder that even the most vulnerable have the capability of making big changes. And whether we see eye to eye in real life, we can all set our differences...
Hold on to your hats, this conversation will have you thinking deeply about critical thinking! In Julie Bogart's latest book, Raising Critical Thinkers, she gives concrete, step-by-step examples of ways to help teach your children to think critically. You'll want an extra highlighter because mine ran out of ink....it's that good.From her bio on her Raising Critical Thinkers website, Julie Bogart is "known for her common sense parenting and education advice. She’s the author of the...
You're going to love hearing the story of how this amazing recycling company got started with a dad, his son, and a desire to help the earth. You'll want to get in on this recycling action after you hear how easy it is and the impact it has on the environment. You can find out more at:website: ridwell.comInstagram @getridwellPLUS! I have some big exciting news coming soon about Team Kind Humans and Ridwell partnering together to create some magic you can use with your kids and cla...
In this episode, I'll tell you all about my tales from the classroom! After hearing my piggy bank story, you'll want to make your own, so I have EVERYTHING you will need on my website at teamkindhumans.com! Video lessons, a story, and printables are ready for you to have fun with your kids, get messy, and give back. Plus, right now, it's FREE! Follow me on Instagram @katie_doughty for more fun ideas, pictures, and tales from the Doughty house. Start your KindSchooling jou...
Grab the tissues and join me as I talk with two amazing mamas that have faced the trials of childhood cancer head-on. They have endured what no parent should have to experience and are still out fighting to bring awareness to the public.Update: This episode was recorded in September of 2021. Vienna is currently in remission, picking flowers, riding her bike, and doing fancy hairstyles with glitter to anyone who will let her. Let's celebrate this miracle!Childhood cancer rese...
I was put on a journey of finding ways to help kids engage in serving others. It wasn't something I was searching for or ever really thought about, but one major event sent me down a path I least expected. In today's episode, I'll give you a brief synopsis of my origin story. Why I am currently on a mission to help families connect their kids to their communities and the world around them. Oh, you'll need this: www.bethematch.orgStart your KindSchooling journey today! ...
Have I ever told you I'm obsessed with children's books? The look, the feel, the smell, the amazing messages... I love using books to introduce topics to kids and start a conversation. Well, imagine how I felt getting to interview children's book author, Vicki Conrad! Vicki wrote the books Just like Beverly and A Voice for the Everglades. Both are beautiful picture book biographies.I've used A Voice for the Everglades to introduce the idea of conservation and give kids a con...
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