Uncommon Giving-Carol Weisman: Raising Charitable Children

How many times have we heard ourselves, our friends, or our kids’ grandparents complain that children have too many things and don’t appreciate any of it? We all enjoy doing things for children – buying them something special, taking them on a fun outing, throwing a great birthday party. But at the same time, many of us fear that without some balance, most children will grow up thinking only of themselves.

This observation is what led Carol Weisman, MSW, CSP, MOM, to write “Raising Charitable Children.” In this book, Weisman shares real-life stories collected from allover the world of how parents, grandparents, aunts, uncles, teachers, scout leaders, friends, next door neighbors, and her own family have either initiated or supported ways to teach children how to give back to those in need. But she doesn’t stop there. After each of the stories, Weisman offers specific steps to help anyone translate these ideas into action. In this way, she turns what might have been just a lot of wonderful stories into a set of practical maps or models anyone can use to start making a difference now.

To hear Carol’s interview on Uncommon Giving click on image.

Carol is president of Board Builders, is an internationally known speaker, author, trainer and consultant. Carol won a Telly Award for her PBS special “Building a Board with a Passion for Mission.” She is still trying to figure out how to mount her award on her car.

Carol works closely with The Chronicle of Philanthropy doing a blog on fundraising, webinars and an advice column. When not speaking, writing and traveling, she works out with a group of plus-sized runners called “The Chaffing Dishes.”

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Carol’s website is http://www.boardbuilders.com/