When my friend and her husband recently had a baby, they did what almost all new parents do these days — they posted the happy news on Facebook. In a matter of minutes, they were flooded with the inevitable requests: Post pictures! When will you have photos? I can’t...
Does trying to build a relationship with a child living thousands of miles away sound overwhelming? For a lot of us, we don’t go beyond the $35 monthly gift in our sponsorship commitment. Writing letters, sending gifts, and trying to actually get to know our sponsored...
What builds a child’s self-confidence? Some might say that experience builds confidence, while others might suggest words of affirmation. But most would probably guess that it’s a good mix of both. Surprisingly, recent studies have shown that children who are praised...
Rebecka Robinson would never see child sponsorship quite the same way after her time in Guatemala. She’d been eagerly anticipating her trip for months. She and her husband, Matt, were searching stores for the perfect gifts to bring to Cristel, the little girl they’d...
Sometimes, a craft can be a great way to relax . . . something you can do all by yourself. But other times, a craft can be a great way to connect with your kids! I’m often posting crafts to World Help’s Pinterest board and suggesting that sponsors do these crafts with...