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10 Year Old Maite Rodriguez – Her Big Heart, Big Dreams and Big Impact Live On!
Maite Rodriguez is a little girl with a big heart, big dreams, and a big mission. Her life was tragically cut short, along with several other children in Uvalde, Texas. But her spirit and impact most definitely live on! Maite is described by her family as happy, brave, courageous, charismatic, intelligent, and full of love. …
John McFall – From Paralympian to Para-astronaut!
John McFall’s life story is so inspiring that it could take up a few different stories on IMK! Faced with many challenges in his life, John has never let them stop him. Despite having his leg amputated as a young man, he has gone on to be first a champion Paralympic athlete and more recently…
The Ultimate List of Streak Ideas for Kids!
Becoming the best version of yourself takes work. But it can also be fun! And rewarding! And exciting! How? Streaks are the answer. Streaks help you take consistent actions to turn your dreams and goals into reality. Check out our Ultimate List of Streaks for Kids to get you started with some ideas. But to…
Streaking Your Way To Success!
At InspireMyKids, our mission has always been about helping to inspire kids to become the best version of themselves. And while inspiration is often the first ingredient to success in life, consistent action is what turns dreams and goals into reality. And consistent action is no easy thing! Until now! InspireMyKids is excited to be…
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…
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….
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…
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…
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…
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…
