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Ming Li Global Kidizen doll in front of OneSky Global Centre in Hong Kong

Gift with Purpose- FPK Partners with OneSky for all children in a BIGGER way!

For Purpose Kids is thrilled to be partnering with OneSky for all children in a bigger way this year!

With the purchase of each Global Kidizen doll using the link in this post, a 50% donation (that’s $32.00 PER DOLL!) will be made directly to OneSky, supporting their work of partnering with governments and communities in Asia to provide responsive care and safe learning environments so marginalized
young children can thrive.

*AND…if you’re interested in purchasing a doll to send to children in OneSky’s programs, please let us know in the notes section of the order and we’ll ship them for you!

Míng Lì from China is particularly special to the OneSky community because of OneSky’s work in Asia. 

 

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Meet Xander, Global Kidizen from the USA

Meet Xander, the Global Kidizen from the USA!

When we wonder about people and places we don’t know, we learn so much more about our world and ourselves – and just how much we all have in common too.

Like many countries, there are a multitude of cultures and identities in the United States. I want to share why we chose Xander as the first of the Global Kidizens from the US. The inspiration for our brand started in 2015 with a young boy from Houston, named Dane. He closely resembles the current version of Xander...and my son, Matteo. At For Purpose Kids, we believe in embracing lived-experiences, which is why we work closely with development partners for each character. We felt it was important to maintain a connection to our origin story, and also acknowledge the responsibility that we have in raising boys in the United States. With privilege comes responsibility and that is something we take very seriously.

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Meet Mapenzi, Global Kidizen from Kenya

Meet Mapenzi, the Global Kidizen from Kenya!

When we wonder about people and places we don’t know, we learn so much more about our world and ourselves – and just how much we all have in common too.

As the parent of a seven year old, this is one of the most important things I want to teach him.

I want to inspire him and other kids to discover different cultures, embrace others and cultivate a community of belonging for all. I know, first hand, how much my heart has been opened by connecting with others from around the world, and I want to share that experience, through play, with you & your littles.

We chose to highlight the vibrant and rich culture in Kenya, because of several relationships we have made with friends who live there. They are doing amazing things and we can't wait for you and the kids in your life to learn about this WONDER-ful place.

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Meet Ming Li, Global Kidizen from China

Meet Míng Lì, the Global Kidizen from China!

When we wonder about people and places we don’t know, we learn so much more about our world and ourselves – and just how much we all have in common too.

As the parent of a seven year old, this is one of the most important things I want to teach him.

I want to inspire him and other kids to discover different cultures, embrace others and cultivate a community of belonging for all. I know, first hand, how much my heart has been opened by connecting with others from around the world, and I want to share that experience, through play, with you & your littles. 

We chose to highlight the beautiful and rich culture in China, because I lived in Hong Kong for 2 years and it captured not only my heart, but my soul. I felt I “belonged” there in a way I have never experienced anywhere else, and can’t wait for you and the kids in your life to learn about this WONDER-ful place.

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Meet Luna, the Global Kidizen from Peru!

Meet Luna, the Global Kidizen from Peru!

When we wonder about people and places we don't know, we learn so much more about our world and ourselves- and just how much we all have in common too.

As the Mom of  a seven year old boy, this is one of the most important things I want to teach him.

I want to inspire him and other kids to discover different cultures, embrace others and cultivate a community of belonging for all. I know, first hand, how much my heart has been opened by connecting with others from around the world, and I want to share that experience, through play, with you & your littles.

We're so excited to highlight the rich and beautiful culture in Peru, because this is where our dolls are made. The talented artisans we partner with have lovingly brought Luna to life and can’t wait for you and the kids

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Meet Ravi, Global Kidizen from India

Meet Ravi, the Global Kidizen from India!

When we wonder about people and places we don’t know, we learn so much more about our world and ourselves – and just how much we all have in common too.

As a parent, this is one of the most important things I want to teach to my son. I want to inspire him and other young children to discover different cultures, embrace others and cultivate a community of belonging for all. I know, first hand, how much my heart has been opened by connecting with others from around the world, and I want to share that experience, through play, with you & your littles.

We chose to highlight the colorful and incredible culture in India with a Global Kidizen, because this is a place that is near and dear to my heart. I had the amazing opportunity to travel there a few years ago and not only was the experience life-changing, but I made deep friendships...

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FPK Connecting Hearts Collection

Connecting Hearts Around the World with FPK Knit Hearts

In 2018, when I was working on our updated brand “look” for FPK, I was asked, 

“What symbol comes to mind when you think of FPK?” 

And, seemingly out of nowhere, but with confidence & excitement, I blurted out- 

“A knit heart!”

Over the years, I’ve learned that that “seemingly out of nowhere inner voice” is my intuition, my inner knowing- my “true self”.

For years, anytime I heard the phrase “true self”, my stomach would do this strange flip-flop.  Not only did I not understand why it did this, but it became a major source of anxiety for me to try and understand.  It was like I didn’t trust myself to know what my “true self” was

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FPK Global Kidizen Dolls & Stories

At For Purpose Kids, we wear our hearts on our sleeves. Literally.

Leading with your heart is never easy, but it’s always worth it.  

My Mom told me that she always worried about my heart getting broken when I was little, because I wore it on my sleeve.  I think both my parents were concerned about that and tried to, from a place of love, toughen me up so that I’d be better prepared to deal with the real world.  The problem was, those efforts made me question what I really felt, and ultimately, made me think something was wrong with me, because I felt so much MORE than others.  

And I get it, because now I’m  a Mom to a 6 year old who also wears his heart on his sleeve.  It’s difficult, and often heartbreaking to watch him navigate life with his big feelings, the way I did.  I want to rush in and try to protect him, and at times, “toughen” him up too. 

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For Purpose Kids- Books for raising anti-racist kids

Mammas Don’t Let Your Babies Grow Up to Be A$%holes Part II- Books for Raising Anti-Racist Kids

In this moment, there is so much to learn. 

There are so many voices to amplify, words to sit with, books to read and emotions to process and feel.  It is time for us to listen and begin to understand what so many have been trying to share with us for so long.  The world should be fair, it should be just and it should be equal for all…but it’s not.  Black Lives Matter.

I wanted to mostly include books that are written and/ or illustrated by BIPOC (Black & Indigenous People of Color) for this list and don’t only focus on Black History or topics around social justice.  While it is important to include those books on every bookshelf, we also want our kids to see themselves and see diverse characters experiencing the joys, and sometimes disappointments, of everyday life.
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#MayKindnessGrow Kindness Challenge- Come Join Us!

#MayKindnessGrow Kindness Challenge- Come Join Us!

To Our For Purpose Kids Community,

It's been a while since we've posted on our blog here at For Purpose Kids and we have some exciting news!  We have a new heart-centered collaborator joining our team and we can't wait for you to meet her and her family.

Misty (our Founder) met Jennifer while both "Boy Moms" were visiting their "snowbird" parents in Florida last year.  While initially connecting so their three boys could play together, they quickly realized they had a shared vision for the kind of future they wanted for their kids & for the world.  When they met up in Florida again this year, the wheels started turning and it sparked a conversation of the two working together. 

Jennifer & her family live in Indiana

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Why We Need to Prioritize Volunteering with Our Kids Today AND Tomorrow

Why We Need to Prioritize Volunteering with Our Kids Today AND Tomorrow

Guest Blog Post by our Friend Amy Carney, Author of Parent on Purpose

When my kids were young, I knew that I wanted to raise them in a family who was known for their kindness, generosity, and ability to love others well.

What I didn’t know was how difficult it would be as a parent to actually live this out.

We want our kids to be kind.

We want our sons and daughters to be compassionate.

We want our offspring to be loving and empathetic toward others.

We can’t just want our children to grow up with these essential values and character traits

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For Purpose Kids- it's time to make teaching kindness a priority

What does she need to hear from me today? Confessions from an overloaded Mama...

A recent social media marketing expert I was working with (hi Jenna!) told me to think about this question when coming up with my social media content for the week:

What does she need to hear from me today?

(“She” because “she” is my target demographic…but it could be a he or a they too- I want to be inclusive of everyone who may need to hear from me.)

And honestly…I’m not really sure anymore.

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