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Are You Raising a Citizen Kid?

October 7, 2014
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The following is a sponsored post from Disney’s Citizen Kid.images (2)

 

Citizen Kid (def): An Ordinary Kid doing Extra Ordinary Things

We all have great hopes for our children. When I look at my sons I want them to be great, giving, kind-hearted (to name a few) men. One thing that I want them to understand from a young age is the importance of volunteerism. I have blogged before about what volunteering means to me, since my mother took me to The Bowery as a child I have had a deep rooted need to volunteer somewhere.

In the sense of walking the talk, I am a volunteer staff member at my (mega) church and I also teach Zumba as a contribution to my community. Leading a healthy life means the world to me so if I can get some women that don’t normally workout to come to class, even one woman, I’ve done my small contribution to society. One of my greatest wishes is that my boys can always be able to give their time for a greater cause. I want my kids to be so passionate about volunteerism that they can’t imagine their life without it and seek out opportunities at each turn to give their time, talent and skills.

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I am so excited to be apart of the Citizen Kid program, a program dedicated to building early volunteers while encouraging kids to drink at least one glass of milk for breakfast in the morning. You may remember that I participated in the Protein Fight Club last year so I am already a big fan of milk! Especially now that my son has such a long day in Kindergarten. His day begins at 6:40am and ends at 4:20 and even then the day continues with the homework. A good breakfast is essential to make sure that he wakes up and gets some great vitamins and nutrients to be ready for a (long) day of learning.

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As a part of this program, I will be taking him and the family to our local food bank so he can officially become a citizen kid too! Since he is five this is a bit younger than I was when my mom introduced me to volunteering but it’s nice still to go for the experience. Stay tuned for a fun recap post on that! With Thanksgiving coming up you can find a shelter/food bank to volunteer in as the most help is needed during the holidays.

Check out this awesome video from this Citizen Kid Mo Bridges that designs his own bowties!

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You can find out more about Disney’s Citizen Kid Program here.

Are you a raising a citizen kid? Do you encourage volunteering in your child/children? What is the one quality you want your children to have?

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Schnelle "Nellie" Acevedo is a busy Brooklyn mom of three -- 2 boys aged 7 and 9 and a newborn baby girl. Brooklyn Active Mama is a body positive community that focuses on demonstrating to all women that you can always find time for fitness. In addition to fitness content, Nellie shares her parenting stories, NYC tales and travel adventures. A hopeless running addict, Nellie has completed 16 Half Marathons and two Full New York City Marathons in 2015 & 2016. Nellie left Corporate America in 2016 to become an Entrepreneur and create her own startup Social Media Management Agency, BAM Digital Media LLC. You can find Nellie on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, Pinterest, Periscope, Snapchat & Google Plus. -->Facebook Group!<-- Join The Women Prioritizing Fitness Facebook Group for fitness tips, tricks and motivation!
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Kristina Walters
October 7, 2014 at 5:13 am
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Wow, your son’s day is long! I love Mo! He is so cute and what a great businessman! I tried to raise both my boys to be caring adults. I think they are on their way.
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Janine Huldie
October 7, 2014 at 6:56 am
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Nellie, I am so trying to teach my kids to give and do for others. I love how you are doing this with your son and definitely thank you for sharing this here. May have to look into if we have something like this on Long Island. 😉
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Megan Hall
October 7, 2014 at 6:58 am
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That sounds like a great program. We’re expecting our daughter in November, but I have often thought of how to help our future children be aware of the world around them and think more of others than themselves. I will keep this program in mind for the future. Thanks for sharing!
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COURTNEYLYNNE
October 7, 2014 at 7:29 am
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Awwwww cute pics of the kiddos!!!! Great read and thanks for sharing ❤❤❤



April
October 7, 2014 at 7:58 am
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I think volunteering is very important for kids. It helps kids live out the mantra “JOY” Jesus-Others-You. Sounds like a great program.
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Giveaways 4 Mom
October 7, 2014 at 8:07 am
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My kids are all very young. However, I am trying to instill good qualities in them. Also, I love that you teach Zumba. I used to go twice a week but with my oldest now in school it has not been possible.
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Molly Young
October 7, 2014 at 8:46 am
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What a great program, sounds so cool! Trying so hard to cultivate a giving heart in my little one. She is still very young so we have a long way to go. Thanks for sharing!



Erica
October 7, 2014 at 8:49 am
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My kids are still a little young but yes this will be something that I do with my children. 🙂
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AdaNna
October 7, 2014 at 8:58 am
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It’s wonderful that you’re instilling the importance of volunteering in him at such a young age. Wow, That’s a long school day.



sarah Sofia Knepp
October 7, 2014 at 11:41 am
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As a parent you had me at your title. Then your adorable kids made me want to read more! I hadn’t heard of Citizen Kid program until reading it here. What a great program for young kids and to learn the importance of giving back to your community at an early age. I totally agree with you, as Zumba enthusiast, you can tell your kids to be healthy if you do show them how in everyday life yourself. Keep up the good work!



Justine Y
October 7, 2014 at 1:08 pm
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How awesome! Never too young to start teaching your children about loving and serving others! And I agree that Thanksgiving is a great time to take your kids to a food shelter or soup kitchen and help out!
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tianna
October 7, 2014 at 3:16 pm
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what an incredible thing for a kid! Sounds amazing 🙂
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Leslie
October 7, 2014 at 9:42 pm
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It’s never too young to impress volunteerism in young kids. Mo is so stinkin’ cute! I love that he started out making them with his Grandmother. Such an inspiration to kids everywhere.
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Tamara
October 7, 2014 at 11:46 pm
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I wish we could hang out with you in NYC for like.. a whole week. A month! My kids would love it.
And designing bow ties? Bow ties are cool. (Doctor Who quote)
If anything, I want my kids to have kindness.
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KalleyC
October 9, 2014 at 3:26 pm
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I love how your introducing this to your son. We are working on getting our daughter involved with our parish with the donations. It’s a great way to help and show the little ones that their efforts DO make a difference.



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