We have a great, new organization here in Arizona called Families Giving Back. I wish it was around when my children were younger. Families Giving Back arranges and promotes volunteer events in the community that are accessible for families with young children!

It's never to early to get your children started on "paying it forward". In this week's article, I talk about some of the positive impacts your children and your family will experience from volunteering and helping others.

Benefits of Volunteering
Volunteering has a positive impact on life satisfaction. Even your young children can get involved. You should too, mom!

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Please share your volunteer experiences with others in the forum. There may not be a lot of writers, but there are a lot of lurkers. Your experience can inspire someone else:

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I always enjoy hearing from you. You've shared great feedback, pointed out my errors, and given me ideas for future articles!
Always appreciated!!

Happy mothering,
Lisa Polovin Pinkus, Moms Editor
http://moms.bellaonline.com

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