For Purpose Kids Blog

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. 

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.

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

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

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.

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