If you choose to make a donation to help with relief efforts in the Philippines, or other places, or to donate food to Second Harvest Food Bank, get your kids involved. On Couple’s Net I will be advocating couple time: time without your kids (and not even talking about them) to build or rebuild your connection as a couple.
Talking about what happened in the Philippines, answering your children’s questions (at age appropriate levels), and getting them involved helps them know they can make a difference. Plus, it’s an opportunity to instill your values about helping others.