Teaching Your Kids How To Give Back at An Early Age feat. CUDDLE + KIND

I have recently found the perfect way to teach my boys compassion and kindness towards the less fortunate through a pretty awesome company, cuddle + kind. This amazing company sent me two knitted stuffed animals and a bit of information for a review. Little did I know that this would evolve into a family lesson on philanthropy and helping others. You have got to check this out and let me know what you think.

There’s nothing we love more than being parents. We think nurturing our three children is the most important, rewarding and sometimes challenging job in the world!
With a background in health, we recognize the crucial role nutrition plays in a child’s development. As parents, we believe all children should have enough food to eat and the opportunity to thrive, so when we saw a documentary on the devastating impact of childhood hunger on millions of children around the world, it inspired us to help. On that day, we decided to start a company whose purpose is to help improve the lives of children and to make a difference.
We created cuddle+kind because we wanted to make beautiful hand-knit dolls that help feed children. So for every cuddle+kind doll sold, we give 10 meals to children in need. – cuddle + kind

Second, CUDDLE + KIND’S GOAL

Our goal is to provide one million meals a year. 

We’re proud that our dolls are made with natural, high-quality cotton because it’s important to us that they’re safe, soft and cuddly.
We’re also super proud that every doll is lovingly handcrafted by incredible women artisans in Peru, providing them with a sustainable, fair trade income.
Our whole family is passionate about what we’re doing and loves every doll we make. We sincerely hope you will too.” – cuddle + kind

I love the story behind this brand and decided to share the lesson with my littles. Their stuffed animal helps them by choosing one food item from our pantry or toy from their room per day and then places it in a bin. At the end of the month, we donate to the food shelter or Goodwill.

At first, this was a task. Jack was happy to choose a food item but did not want to give up a toy. I tell him that it is important to give to the less fortunate as there are starving kids with no toys in the world and since he is blessed, it is his duty to share his blessings as long as he is alive. We try to alternate food and toys daily. This activity really makes me feel like my boys are going to be more compassionate and giving as older children or adults, at least I can hope so!

Each animal is handmade with natural cotton, meets US and Canadian safety standards, has a unique back story, a signature wristband, and a special birthday.

HUDSON the POLAR BEAR – Jack’s New Friend

NOAH the DOG – James’ New Friend

Get your little a cuddle + kind handmade, knit stuffed animal or perhaps gift one to a friend! Click here to visit their website.