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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Traci Weinstein – 10 Year Old Wears Out Poverty With Soul4Soles!
Ten-year-old Traci Weinstein from New York has a lot of soul and, now, a lot of (shoe) soles! Traci’s interest in shoes started when she learned that every day, all around the world, children cannot attend school and adults are unable to work because they do not have shoes. She learned that one pair of…
JJ Watt – Dream Big, Work Hard
Dream Big, Work Hard. Those four words define NFL player JJ Watt’s approach to life and his recipe for success on and off the field. Although JJ is perhaps the best defensive player in the NFL he is just as focused on being the best human being he can be. His story is one of…
Yash Gupta: Teenager With A Clear Vision to Help Others See
Yash Gupta has worn glasses for many years. When they broke one day and he was not able to wear them to school (Northwood High School in Irvine, CA), he had a big problem. He could not see much of what was going on in his classroom and, at the end of the day, realized…
African Children's Choir – Using the Power of Music to Change Lives
The African Children’s Choir is made up of children from the continent of Africa who are 7 to 10 years old. They have incredible voices and spirit that amaze audiences everywhere they go! And they go lots of places. All around the world. And not only do they travel a lot, but they perform for…
Chris Rosati – The Butterfly Effect Spreads Kindness and Inspires Kids Around the World
Chris Rosati was a father of two young girls. He had a very serious disease, ALS, that changed his life forever. But while some people might see their illness as a burden, Chris saw it as an opportunity. To change the world. He wanted to see what one random act of kindness could do to change the world. He was testing “The Butterfly Effect”…
Great Fairness Quotes for Kids
Fairness makes the world go around. Being fair is one of the most important ingredients of being a good person It is also key to making the world a peaceful place. What does fairness mean to you? Fairness is… Sharing and taking turns Playing fair and by the rules Being honest Compromising Caring and including others…
No Limbs No Matter – A Farmer Makes the Most of His Gifts
Chris is a farmer at Apricot Lane Farms in Moorpark, California. He works hard, performs many jobs around the farm and has a great attitude. But Chris is not exactly like other farmers at Apricot Lane or elsewhere. What is unique is that he was born without arms or legs. Yet, this has not stopped…
PS22 Chorus – 5th Graders Use the Gift of Music to Help and Inspire
The PS22 Chorus, from Staten Island, New York, is made up of about 60 to 70 5th grade students. Students are chosen to be in the choir after auditions each year. They practice twice each week. On the surface, they sound and look like many other school choruses around the world. But, in reality, they are actually…
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35 Inspiring Quotes for Kids About Being Different and Being Yourself
As Henry David Thoreau said, “you are a marvel.” Everyone on our planet is different and special in their own way. You have unique gifts and talents. You have a unique personality and style. You think and feel differently than others do. Your likes and dislikes are not exactly the same as other people. You…
