For Purpose Kids Blog

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.

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.

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

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...

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. 

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

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

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.