Inspire Kids to Get Involved
Supporting a cause can be a great learning opportunity for kids, and health causes may be particularly meaningful if a close friend family member is suffering. Here are a few tips to get them started:
- Help children research a cause online to see what’s happening and find organizations to join.
- Suggest they make a list of the steps they can take to help make a difference.
- Urge them to put a plan into action – create fliers, collect items for those in need, for example.
- Encourage them to keep trying – it may take time for things to get rolling but every small effort counts.
There are endless opportunities to get involved. Help kids discover what kinds of things these cause organizations are doing to promote health in people, pets and nature: