{"product_id":"simple-acts-the-busy-teens-guide-to-making-a-difference-isbn-9781631986260","title":"Simple Acts: The Busy Teen's Guide to Making a Difference","description":"\u003cb\u003eSimple and actionable tools to help busy young people make a difference in the world.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYoung people can make a difference in the world no matter how busy they are. \u003ci\u003eSimple Acts\u003c\/i\u003e shows them how, with easy and practical tips, activities, and resources that will inspire teens to add intentional acts of kindness and service to their everyday lives.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eSimple Acts\u003c\/i\u003e equips tween and teens with the hands-on tools and know-how they need to make small but meaningful change, such as: \u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ehonoring happy occasions by giving back\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eraising money and awareness for the causes they care about\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eharnessing the power of social media to spread positive messages\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003eA passionate advocate for family and youth service, Natalie Silverstein, MPH, wrote \u003ci\u003eSimple Acts\u003c\/i\u003e to inspire a more realistic approach to service for young people, a more organic way to make the world a better place: one simple act at a time.\u003cbr\u003e  | Simple and actionable tools to help busy young people make a difference in the world. | \u003cp\u003eNatalie Silverstein, MPH, is an author, speaker, consultant, and passionate advocate for family and youth service.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHer first book, Simple Acts: The Busy Family’s Guide to Giving Back, was published by Gryphon House in 2019 and was named one of the “10 Books for Parents Who Want to Raise Kind Kids” by HuffPost. In September 2013, Natalie launched the first local affiliate of Doing Good Together (doinggoodtogether.org), a Minneapolis-based nonprofit with the mission of helping parents raise kids who care and contribute. As the New York area coordinator, she curates a free monthly email listing of family-friendly service opportunities that are distributed to thousands of subscribers.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eNatalie is a frequent writer and speaker on the importance of service and acts of kindness in family life, and she has presented to parents, educators, and children across the country. She has appeared on many popular podcasts and on the 3rd Hour of TODAY on NBC.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHer personal essays have appeared on parenting websites Grown and Flown, Red Tricycle, and Mommy Poppins, and on the Moms Don’t Have Time to Write platform on Medium. Natalie earned an undergraduate degree in health policy and administration from Providence College and a master’s degree in public health from Yale.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eShe lives in New York City with her husband and three children.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e | \u003cdiv\u003e“\u003ci\u003eSimple Acts\u003c\/i\u003e inspires the next generation of changemakers to find their passion for service and provides the tools they need to make a meaningful difference in the world, one small act at a time.”\u003c\/div\u003e | \u003cdiv\u003e“Research tells us that not only does giving back help our communities, it also our helps our tweens and teens manage their stress and anxiety. This is the perfect roadmap for our adolescents to do good in order to do well.”\u003c\/div\u003e | \u003cdiv\u003e“\u003ci\u003eSimple Acts: The Busy Teen’s Guide to Making a Difference\u003c\/i\u003e is a gift to any family who values raising a teen with kindness, generosity, and a sense of community. This book is not only inspirational, it also helps aspirations become a reality by including actionable ideas and practical resources to get started and sustain a life of giving and empathy.”\u003c\/div\u003e | \u003cdiv\u003e“Silverstein encourages and inspires teens to know that—even with their busy schedules—they still have time for simple acts of kindness and giving that make a positive difference. She makes it seem not only possible, but incredibly simple (as the title suggests!). Let’s get this book into the hands of teens everywhere, because it’s their turn to make a positive difference in the world.”\u003c\/div\u003e | \u003cdiv\u003e“Natalie Silverstein’s \u003ci\u003eSimple Acts\u003c\/i\u003e should be in the hands of every teen who wants to lead through their values and build a purposeful life. Silverstein shows teenagers (just like my own) how they can harness their passion for purpose into giving back and social entrepreneurship—preparing the leaders of tomorrow to make work and life better for us all.”\u003c\/div\u003e | \u003cdiv\u003e “As the parent of two soon-to-be teenagers, this book is perfectly timed for our family\u003ci\u003e. Simple Acts\u003c\/i\u003e is aligned with my goals of encouraging my kids to live with authenticity and intentionality. Filled with tools, tips, and resources to help busy tweens and teens figure out their \u003ci\u003ewhy\u003c\/i\u003e—their purpose and passion—\u003ci\u003eSimple Acts\u003c\/i\u003e empowers young people to use their time, skills, and energy to help others.”\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Free Spirit Publishing","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48004853301477,"sku":"NP9781631986260","price":16.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1842\/7735\/files\/c20cea20-046b-4654-b3ac-adc2011a994c.jpg?v=1762204833","url":"https:\/\/k12savings.com\/products\/simple-acts-the-busy-teens-guide-to-making-a-difference-isbn-9781631986260","provider":"K12savings","version":"1.0","type":"link"}