An Inspiring Team
Being a part of the the Inspire A Child For Life organization has become one of the highlights of my life.
This dynamic group has set out to change the world by impacting children around the globe. So, what’s so unique here?
I actually, have set out to do that one my own. However, Inspire A Child For Life affords me the ability to do it in a wider, deeper way. I can reach more kids and their families faster. The strength is in the group and its “synergy.” Yes, that’s an inside joke!
As a program provider I see the possibilities as infinite. Big words from a start up. Its true, though.
If you have a program that touches kids, if you have an idea for a program that touches kids, if you just want to touch and influence kids but don’t know how, I encourage you to join us. See what we’re about. You just may want to stay, like I did!
-Joyce Jackson
…keeping safe is my business
Inspiring A Child Through Safety
I’m often asked just how kids feel better about themselves through safety.
Simple: confident kids are naturally less of a target for any type of childhood predator. From bullies at school to the most dastardly criminal, kids that stand up tall, walk with purpose and hold their heads high are less likely to be victims.
Try this with your child: play the “Feel Good, Feel Bad Game.” It works with any age. Ask you child if they want to play a quick game, then ask them to remeber a time or incident when they were sick or upset. Then, have them walk around with that feeling for a moment. Change the mood and happily say, “Feel Good!” and ask them to remember a good thing like a birthday or holiday memory as the walk around the room. Notice how their posture changes.
When you teach even the youngest children to play this game, they can “Feel Good” and stand tall even when they don’t feel that way. They can learn to project confidence at will. It becomes critical for them to learn to do this if they walk fhome from school, trot to the store or even head to the playground without you.
Victims are chosen becuase they project and display vidual traits of sadness, unhappiness, problems and the unconscious notion of “I’m easy” too often.
When kids learn to play “confidence” they are more likely to internalize those feelings, too. We build confidence as an integral part of our safety program.
-Joyce Jackson
…keeping kids safe is my business
