In light of the 6.1 magnitude aftershock in Haiti today, they continue to plea for our help and there is an EASY way you can make a difference for children and families. The American Red Cross understands the power of how mobile and social media can make a difference and are using it to get assistance to the victims in Haiti.

To donate $5.00 or $10.00 to The American Red Cross, Text the word Haiti to 90999. You will receive a text message back to confirm, click “yes” and that is it. Below is a Public Service Announcement from Michelle Obama. Please take action now, they desperately need our help.

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January of 2009 I wrote a post called Teaching our kids: Facts about Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. as a way to celebrate the holiday. In 1994 Congress charged the Corporation for National and Community Service to encourage Americans to use the holiday as a national day of service.

Last year, President Obama asked us to ruminate on the messages and legacy of Dr. King’s dream and reminded people volunteering is a path to honor this man who made such a difference to people everywhere.  (more…)

Coaching is a great experience for you and for the kids you are teaching. Working with youth will create a lifetime love of the game when training is delivered right. Here are some tips to help you prepare your team. (more…)

By Sarah Simons, mother of 7

In September of this year, our family participated for the first time in the “Autism Speaks Walk” to raise awareness and money for autism research. There were many representatives from groups and companies offering support, services and products to address the special needs that children with autism may have.  As we walked through the exhibits, we saw gluten-free cookies, adaptive toys, t-shirts with affirming messages, and LOTS of chiropractors.

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