A Lesson about Not Judging Others for Kids & Quick Tips for Busy Families in Friday’s Fast Five 17th Edition

Building a stronger, happier family is at the top of most parents’ list. However, we are busy! These weekly Fast Five ideas and tips are a quick way to brainstorm, check-in, and create the family relationships you really want. This week’s Fast Five includes an exciting way for families to connect, a lesson about not judging others for kids, and more. Happy Friday!

* These ideas are NOT meant to be a checklist or guilt trip of things we “should do.” Rather, they are intended to inspire you to find what works for YOUR family to learn, laugh, and love together. Remember to stick to the Simple Side of Parenting.

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What is Friday’s Fast Five?

Each Friday, we share five quick and simple ideas for families under the following categories:

• Something fun
• A Little Lesson
• A Service Idea
• Something Random
• A Quick Tip

As I try to simplify my own parenting journey and help others do the same, these help us think about what I feel is a simple version of good parenting…learn, laugh, love.

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With that, here is the seventeenth edition of Friday’s Fast Five. (You can find other editions HERE.)

1. Something Fun: The Adventure Challenge

The Adventure Challenge is an exciting way for families to connect!

When a family member told me about this book, I knew it’d be a hit! It has 50 family activities that you scratch to reveal when you’re ready for an adventure.

With various categories and time requirements, the adventures are created for connection and laughter. Snap a picture of the fun memory and the book becomes a keepsake journal.

Our family purchased one for Christmas, and I’m excited!

You can find all the details and get your own at The Adventure Challenge. Use code LOVINLIFE for 10% off!

2. A Little Lesson: A Lesson about Not Judging Others for Kids

I’m hoping to raise kind, compassionate kids. This simple lesson about not judging others for kids can be one piece of helping our children learn these important characteristics.

Before story time, switch the dust cover jackets of two or more books. Let your child choose which book to read. When you open the book to a surprise story, have a quick conversation about how sometimes things are not how they look on the outside, especially people.

We can learn to not judge others by appearance.

Wondering how to fit Little Lessons (Like this Lesson about Not Judging for Kids) into your busy family schedule?

The two main ways to fit important lessons into your busy family schedule are to find spontaneous teaching moments throughout the day and to schedule family learning time each week. These two posts go into detail about these two ways and tips for making it happen with your family.

How Busy Parents Can Teach Important Life Lessons

6 Tips for Family Time that Teaches Life’s Most Important Lessons

3. A Service Idea: Write Santa Letters for a Cause

Writing letters to Santa is fun, and Macy’s has teamed up with Make-A-Wish to also make it a service activity for kids!

Write a letter to Santa and submit it online or drop it in a big red mailbox at a Macy’s store. For every letter, Macy’s will donate a dollar to Make-A-Wish (up to $1 million), which helps kids fighting critical illnesses have a wish come true.

My daughter learned about this service opportunity and was so excited to share it with all of you! Isn’t it a great idea?!

Service is a great way to build a stronger, happier family. If you want more service ideas, request Raising Compassionate Children in a Conceited World, which includes 101 Service Ideas for Families.

4. Something Random: Real Christmas Wishes

Or is this just at our house?

What are you wishing for this holiday season?

5. A Quick Tip: Fulfillment

I believe we are each worthy of a fulfilling life. Sometimes though, we’re just not feeling that fulfillment.

And sometimes we might need to do more of something different.

If you are feeling unfulfilled in motherhood or parenting right now, there is nothing wrong with you. It’s also helpful to remember that just because that’s how things feel right now, it doesn’t mean it has to stay that way.

Have a quick listen to The Mom Hacks Podcast episode 59 for some motivation and insight from Yours Truly about 5 ways to feel more fulfillment in motherhood.

And that is Friday’s Fast Five!

You can also see Friday’s Fast Five on Instagram or other editions HERE.

Building a Stronger, Happier Family

It takes time and intention to build a stronger, happier family. I hope Friday’s Fast Five helps you find the ways that work for YOUR family to learn, laugh, and love together.

We will never regret the time we devote to our families and relationships with our kids.

Have a great weekend with your family, know that you’re loved, and keep on lovin’!

Do you have a great idea for a future Friday’s Fast Five? Have a question or parenting struggle you want help with? Share in the comments, shoot me an Email, or schedule a call.

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