Davyon Johnson

Davyon Johnson – 11 Year Old Superhero Saves Two People in One Day!

By Michael Stutman

Davyon Johnson, from Muskogee, Oklahoma, doesn’t understand what all the attention is about. In his words, he just “did the right thing.” And while that is true, saving not just one, but two people on the same day is kind of a really big deal. In fact, it is the stuff superheroes are made of!…

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Shirely Raines

Shirley Raines – Bringing Beauty and Hope to The Streets

By Michael Stutman

Shirley Raines makes the homeless community in Los Angeles’s skid row neighborhood feel human. She is the founder of Beauty 2 The Streetz, a nonprofit that provides free food, clothing, hair, and makeup services to the homeless. And Shirley is now the CNN Hero of the Year! Who is she and what inspired her to…

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Kentucky First Responders

Kentucky Tornado Heroes – Nature’s Worst Brings Out Humanity’s Best

By Michael Stutman

A recent “Super Tornado” crushed a big area of Kentucky. It was the worst tornado in State history and many people lost their lives. Yet, if not for the Kentucky Tornado Heroes, including first responders, heroic neighbors, and members of nearby towns, things would be much, much worse. As we’ve seen in past tragedies, when…

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Dads On Duty

Dads on Duty – Keeping the Peace; Setting the Example!

By Michael Stutman

Students at Southwood High in Shreveport, Louisiana were not solving their differences peacefully. The police were being called to the school each day. Some children were being arrested. Things kept getting worse. As a dad of an 11th grader Michael La’Fitte did not like what he was seeing. He knew he had to take action.…

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Eliud Kipchoge

Eliud Kipchoge – For the World’s Greatest Marathoner, It’s All About Consistency

By Michael Stutman

Eliud Kipchoge, from the African country of Kenya, is the fastest marathon runner in history! He is the only person to run the 26.2 marathon distance in under 2 hours.  As amazing as his athletic accomplishments are, the story of how he has risen to become the best, and where he started, is even more…

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Ben Cloud

16-Year-Old Coffee Entrepreneur Ben Cloud Rises Above

By Michael Stutman

Ben Cloud is a 16-year-old junior at Shawnee Mission North High School in Overland Park, Kansas. He is also a successful business owner and an inspiration to other young people in his community and beyond. Ben’s story is one of creativity, perseverance, and proactivity. Let’s explore how this young man took an idea and his…

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Habits Imk Quote

The Power of Habit! Great Habit Quotes For Kids

By Michael Stutman

Habits are a big deal. A habit is defined by Wikipedia as a “settled or regular tendency or practice, especially one that is hard to give up.” Your habits, or rituals, become who you are.  As famous kids author, Sean Covey said “We become what we repeatedly do.” Learn more about habits and then check…

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Stand Out Quote

Quotes for Kids About Comparison and Comparing to Others

By Michael Stutman

We all compare ourselves to each other. It’s human nature. And this is especially true of kids and teenagers. Our goal at InspireMyKids is to help you become the best version our yourself. Some degree of comparison can actually be helpful for this goal. It can help you clarify your beliefs, preferences, and attitudes. And…

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Max Woosey

Max Woosey – 11 Year Old Camps Out 500 Straight Nights to Help Others

By Michael Stutman

Max Woosey, an 11-year-old from the United Kingdom, has spent his time during COVID doing something pretty meaningful.  And hard.  He slept in a tent for over 500 nights in a row.  And he did this not only because he loves the outdoors but in service to others. Who is Max and why did he…

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Harvey Sutton

Harvey Sutton – 5 Year Old Trailblazer Hikes 2000 Mile AT!

By Michael Stutman

What did you do last summer? It is a question many students are asked as they begin the school year. Well, 5 Year Old Harvey Sutton, also known as “Little Man” had quite a story to share with his new Kindergarten classmates this year! Over the summer, and the Spring and Winter for that matter,…

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Davyon Johnson

Davyon Johnson – 11 Year Old Superhero Saves Two People in One Day!

Davyon Johnson, from Muskogee, Oklahoma, doesn’t understand what all the attention is about. In his words, he just “did the right thing.” And while that is true, saving not just one, but two people on the same day is kind of a really big deal. In fact, it is the stuff superheroes are made of!…

Read More...
Shirely Raines

Shirley Raines – Bringing Beauty and Hope to The Streets

Shirley Raines makes the homeless community in Los Angeles’s skid row neighborhood feel human. She is the founder of Beauty 2 The Streetz, a nonprofit that provides free food, clothing, hair, and makeup services to the homeless. And Shirley is now the CNN Hero of the Year! Who is she and what inspired her to…

Read More...
Kentucky First Responders

Kentucky Tornado Heroes – Nature’s Worst Brings Out Humanity’s Best

A recent “Super Tornado” crushed a big area of Kentucky. It was the worst tornado in State history and many people lost their lives. Yet, if not for the Kentucky Tornado Heroes, including first responders, heroic neighbors, and members of nearby towns, things would be much, much worse. As we’ve seen in past tragedies, when…

Read More...
Dads On Duty

Dads on Duty – Keeping the Peace; Setting the Example!

Students at Southwood High in Shreveport, Louisiana were not solving their differences peacefully. The police were being called to the school each day. Some children were being arrested. Things kept getting worse. As a dad of an 11th grader Michael La’Fitte did not like what he was seeing. He knew he had to take action….

Read More...
Eliud Kipchoge

Eliud Kipchoge – For the World’s Greatest Marathoner, It’s All About Consistency

Eliud Kipchoge, from the African country of Kenya, is the fastest marathon runner in history! He is the only person to run the 26.2 marathon distance in under 2 hours.  As amazing as his athletic accomplishments are, the story of how he has risen to become the best, and where he started, is even more…

Read More...
Ben Cloud

16-Year-Old Coffee Entrepreneur Ben Cloud Rises Above

Ben Cloud is a 16-year-old junior at Shawnee Mission North High School in Overland Park, Kansas. He is also a successful business owner and an inspiration to other young people in his community and beyond. Ben’s story is one of creativity, perseverance, and proactivity. Let’s explore how this young man took an idea and his…

Read More...
Habits Imk Quote

The Power of Habit! Great Habit Quotes For Kids

Habits are a big deal. A habit is defined by Wikipedia as a “settled or regular tendency or practice, especially one that is hard to give up.” Your habits, or rituals, become who you are.  As famous kids author, Sean Covey said “We become what we repeatedly do.” Learn more about habits and then check…

Read More...
Stand Out Quote

Quotes for Kids About Comparison and Comparing to Others

We all compare ourselves to each other. It’s human nature. And this is especially true of kids and teenagers. Our goal at InspireMyKids is to help you become the best version our yourself. Some degree of comparison can actually be helpful for this goal. It can help you clarify your beliefs, preferences, and attitudes. And…

Read More...
Max Woosey

Max Woosey – 11 Year Old Camps Out 500 Straight Nights to Help Others

Max Woosey, an 11-year-old from the United Kingdom, has spent his time during COVID doing something pretty meaningful.  And hard.  He slept in a tent for over 500 nights in a row.  And he did this not only because he loves the outdoors but in service to others. Who is Max and why did he…

Read More...
Harvey Sutton

Harvey Sutton – 5 Year Old Trailblazer Hikes 2000 Mile AT!

What did you do last summer? It is a question many students are asked as they begin the school year. Well, 5 Year Old Harvey Sutton, also known as “Little Man” had quite a story to share with his new Kindergarten classmates this year! Over the summer, and the Spring and Winter for that matter,…

Read More...
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