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!…
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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…
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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…
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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.…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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,…
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IMK in Action – How Kids Can Help The Environment
What’s The Deal? You may see that the environment around us changes every day. In some places, leaves change colors, water freezes, and rain clouds come and go. These are all part of nature. But there are other changes in the environment that are not natural! We cause them! And these changes are not good!…
Inspiring Quotes for Young Athletes
Do you play sports? If you do, then you know the value of hard work, commitment, and determination in achieving success. Playing sports can help you learn the importance of these values. Sports can also teach you so much about yourself and the world around you. It can help you develop good character, values and habits early on…
Hoshi and Zen – A Fluffy Duo Who Are Friends To The End!
Do you have a great friend? Someone who is there for you in good times and in bad? The story of Hoshi and Zen shows the power of friendship. Hoshi is an American Eskimo dog. He had his eyes removed due to a disease when he was 11 years old. He is now blind. Lucky for…
Inspiring Quotes for Kids About Honesty, Integrity and Making Good Choices
Integrity is defined as ‘the quality of being honest and having strong moral principles’. Integrity is about making good choices. It is doing the right things for the right reason. It is about being honest with yourself and honest with others. Sometimes you may not be sure what the right thing to do is in…
Khloe Kares – 9 Year Old Khloe Thompson 'Kares' for the Homeless
During her walk to school each day in Irvine, California, 9 year old Khloe Thompson passes by many homeless women. But instead of just avoiding them, Khloe did something different. She asked her mom what she could do to help them? This is when Khloe Kares was born! With her grandma’s help, Khloe makes ‘Kare Bags’…
Ruby Bridges – The 6-year-old Girl Who Changed American History
You may have never heard of Ruby Bridges. But if you are a student in a public school, there is a good chance that she has impacted your life and the lives of your classmates. She did so by her brave actions 55 years ago. In 1960, at age 6, Ruby’s parents volunteered her to participate…
Zion Harvey – New Hands and New Hope!
Nine-year-old Zion Harvey from Maryland is, hands down, one of the most amazing kids you’ll ever meet! He recently made medical history as the first child to have double hand transplant surgery! When Zion was a toddler, his hands and feet had to be removed due to a bad infection. While he never let this stop…
Anti Bullying Quotes for Kids and Students
Bullying can happen in many different ways. It can include teasing, being hurtful to someone, ignoring them or hurting them. It can also happen anytime – in person, online, on the phone, in class, on the bus, in your neighborhood or even in your home. Bullying is usually done by people who do not feel good…
Great Quotes for Kids about Patience and Self Control
“Patience” is word that you have probably heard a lot! But you may wonder…”what on earth is patience, and why does everyone keep telling me to have it?” Patience is waiting for something or someone. It is accepting delay without getting angry or upset. It is waiting for someone else to speak when you have something to…
Nicholas Lowinger – Incredible Teen Has Sole for the Homeless
When he was just 5 years old, Nicholas Lowinger visited a homeless shelter with his mom. While there, he wanted to show off his new light up shoes. However, with his mom’s guidance, he realized this would not be a good idea. That is because when he looked around, many of the kids did not have…
