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Tips for Improving Your Child’s Sleep

Tips for Improving Your Child’s Sleep

As a parent, getting a good night’s sleep may always be an ongoing concern. But what can you do if you are concerned about the quality of your child's sleep? Good sleep isn’t just important for adults, it’s as or maybe even more important for children of all ages when...

Why Volunteer Locally

Why Volunteer Locally

There are so many volunteer opportunities available these days that it can be challenging to know where to start. After all, you can't help everyone, even though you might want to. The good news, though, is that you don't have to let that stress you out. Finding a...

How Much Sleep Children Actually Need

How Much Sleep Children Actually Need

If you have ever heard the phrase, “sleeps like a baby” and agreed, you probably have not ever had a baby! Children don't always sleep soundly (or let their parents sleep through the night), which can sometimes be worrisome. Sleep is undoubtedly important for...

Our Mission: Children Need a Bed of Their Own

Our Mission: Children Need a Bed of Their Own

I’m not a doctor. I’m not a nurse. I’m not in a medical-related professional of any kind. I didn’t even stay at a Holiday Inn Express last night. That said, before I try to emphasize how important a good night sleep is to a child, let me first state that the thoughts...

How to Get Your Kids Involved with Helping Others at an Early Age

How to Get Your Kids Involved with Helping Others at an Early Age

"In about the same degree as you are helpful you will be happy."- Karl Reiland As parents, we want to watch our children grow into kind, generous humans who have a desire and a heart for helping others. Finding the right opportunities to facilitate this growth is...

How to Help Local Kids in Need

How to Help Local Kids in Need

If you are actively looking for a way to get involved or are already engaged in volunteering or donating to a local organization focused on local kids in need, you already know how precious your efforts and generosity already are. It is often said that we all have...

How to Help a Child in Need in 2021

How to Help a Child in Need in 2021

With so many nonprofit organizations in need of your financial aid, it can be difficult to determine which ones are: A) Actually helping communities and real people B) Are using their funding ethically and efficiently C) Are aligned with the things you're passionate...

5 Ways to Help Kids in Need with SHP

5 Ways to Help Kids in Need with SHP

Everyone wants to help kids who are less fortunate, but they often aren't sure how to go about it in their own communities. We are a charity that serves local kids and needs help from other community members. There are plenty of things needed to help kids in their...

Need Gift Ideas This Year? Try the Gift of Making an Impact

Need Gift Ideas This Year? Try the Gift of Making an Impact

During these troubling times, giving is appreciated all the more. If you’re able to give this holiday season, consider gifts that will make an impact in your community, such as donating to charity or volunteering your time or skills to help others. These gifts have...

Make Volunteering Your New Holiday Tradition

Make Volunteering Your New Holiday Tradition

The holidays can bring a flurry of snow as well as a flurry of activities. If your family is ready for the holidays, they are probably also ready to volunteer for a non-profit. Getting into this habit and doing it every year is an excellent idea for many reasons. You...