813: Natalie Silverstein: How to Raise Kids Who Want to Give Back

Published: Oct. 11, 2023, 7 a.m.

Natalie Silverstein, MPH is an author, speaker, consultant, nonprofit founder, and passionate advocate for family and youth service. Her first book, Simple Acts: The Busy Family\u2019s Guide to Giving Back, was published in 2019 and was named one of the Top Books for Parents Who Want to Raise Kind Kids by HuffPost. Her second book, Simple Acts: The Busy Teen\u2019s Guide to Making a Difference was published in July 2022. She is the host of the award-winning podcast, Simple Acts, Big Impact: Celebrating Teen Changemakers.\xa0\nI got so much out of this conversation with Natalie.\xa0I love her philosophy that the best way to feel more hopeful about the world, while also adding meaning to our own lives, is to be of service to others. She is also brilliant at involving teens in this mission by offering manageable, actionable steps to help them start being of service in their communities.\nListen in to hear Natalie share:\n\nHow she found her passion for writing and serving her community in a massive way at age 50\n\nHer belief is that our current generation of youth are huge leaders in service and contributions to communities\n\nHow raising kids who engage in service work creates grounded and grateful kids\n\nThe health data on volunteering - how it gives \u201chelpers high\u201d and contributes to physical & emotional health, as well as increases life expectancy\n\nHow volunteering in the community decreases a teen's chances of engaging in risky behaviors\n\nCreative ways to get younger kids engaged in service to others\n\nHow to engage teens and tweens in service work that is rewarding and meaningful to them - and guided by their strengths, gifts, and passions\n\nHow having kids being of service brings deep meaning and joy to their lives\n\nLinks mentioned:\n\nJoin my October Retreat for Women Entrepreneurs: Influence & Ignite: Be the CEO and Thought Leader You Were Born to Be: shamelessmom.com/bizretreat\n\n\nFree Guide: Simple Acts: A Busy Teen\u2019s Guide to Making A Difference\xa0\n\n\nNatalie\u2019s 2024 Simple Acts Day by Day Planner\n\n\nBook: Simple Acts: The Busy Family\u2019s Guide to Giving Back\n\n\nBook: Simple Acts: The Busy Teen\u2019s Guide to Making a Difference\n\n\nPodcast: Simple Acts, Big Impacts: Celebrating Teen Changemakers\n\n\nNatalie on IG\n\nWe love the sponsors that make this show possible! You can always find all the special deals and codes for all our current sponsors on our website: https://shamelessmom.com/sponsor\nInterested in becoming a sponsor of the Shameless Mom Academy? Email our sales team at sales@adalystmedia.com\nLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices