In this age of bullying and “mean girls” how do you instill values of kindness and compassion in children? If the answer involves another activity, how do you fit it into you and your children’s already overwhelmed schedule?

Genevieve Marsh and Patrick Long join us to share the benefits of family volunteering, community gardens and neighborhood farms. From helping to tend the garden to distributing food to those who are hungry, we’ll learn how even very young children can become involved in random acts of kindness and small tasks of sharing.

Jenny Friedman, author of Doing Good Together, joins us to discuss the benefits of families spending time together while giving back. Jenny describes simple projects that can be done with children of all ages that will teach the social skill of empathy and pass on the values of kindness and compassion.