Award-Winning Author Ellen Jackson

ACT NOW! One way kids can make a difference today

August 17, 2010

Tags: Friends and family, Peace

Don't Take Yourself Too Seriously

Learn to laugh at yourself more--and less at other people.

August 15, 2010

Tags: Friends and family, Peace

Be Realistic About Other People

Make friends with people who have qualities you admire, but don't expect them to be saints. Be tolerant of other people's faults.

July 25, 2010

Tags: Friends and family

Good Manners Count

Don't forget your manners. Hold doors for people, say excuse me when you burp, show respect for older people, and say please and thank you. Good manners are never out of style.

July 5, 2010

Tags: Give, Friends and family

Not Into Sports?

Even if you're not into sports, go to a sporting event and cheer on a friend.

July 2, 2010

Tags: Friends and family, Peace

Admit Your Mistakes

Admit it when you're wrong. Everyone makes mistakes, so when it happens just admit it.

June 23, 2010

Tags: Friends and family, Peace

Know When To Say "I'm Sorry."

Try to look at a problem through another person's eyes. Learn to say "I’m sorry." These two simple words can prevent violence and save relationships.

June 20, 2010

Tags: Friends and family, Peace

Respect Other's Rights

Respect people's property. Don't go in someone's yard without their permission or touch things that don't belong to you.

June 9, 2010

Tags: Give, Friends and family

Say Something Nice

Give your brother or sister a compliment or a hug.

June 6, 2010

Tags: Friends and family, Give

Be Tolerant

Be tolerant of someone's disabilities. Help them if they need help. And if they don't, treat them like anyone else. Try to look beyond their disabilities to the person inside.

May 27, 2010

Tags: Friends and family, Give

Environmental Gifts

Give environmental gifts to your friends and family on their birthdays. Here are some suggestions:

A cloth bag for shopping or for carrying books
A lunch box with reusable food containers
A rechargeable battery charger
A can crusher
A fun recycling bin.

May 16, 2010

Tags: Friends and family, Give

Say "I Love You" Without Words

Help with chores without being asked. For example, clean your room before your mom or dad asks you.

May 12, 2010

Tags: Friends and family, Give

Hug Someone

Give someone a hug for no reason at all.

May 6, 2010

Tags: Friends and family, Give

Go The Extra Mile

Volunteer to do the dishes when it’s not your turn.

April 25, 2010

Tags: Friends and family

Finish What You Start

Remember to finish what you start. Today would be a good day to go back and work on one thing you haven't finished yet.

April 23, 2010

Tags: Give, Friends and family, Open up

Shine A Light

Some animals make their own light, called bioluminescence. Is there a light inside you? Be a light that shines outward on the world and makes others happy

April 9, 2010

Tags: Friends and family, Give

Be A Friend

It's not easy coming to a new school. When someone new enrolls in your class, be a friend. Invite that person to sit with you at lunch so he or she doesn't have to eat alone.