Will you be using the holiday season to help a child learn about charity or volunteerism? The goal, of course, is helping a child grow into an adult who values the importance of helping others who are less fortunate. Your community is sure to have many opportunities, but even a simple craft gift made by a child can brighten the day of someone in need. Tip: Try discussing with the youngster the positive feelings of doing something beneficial for others. This small exercise in self-awareness will reinforce the experience, help the child understand the concept of gratitude, and create feelings of positive self-esteem in a way that only sharing one's resources or personal efforts to help others can produce.