Celebrity Moms Give Back: Kimberly Williams Paisley talks with Classy Mommy
Classy Mommy talks with star and mommy, Kimberly Williams Paisley about giving back. Ever since her days as the beloved star in the movie, The Father of the Bride, I've been a fan of this inspiring and clever actress who is now also a Mommy.
Classy Mommy: I find having children inspires many Moms to better themselves as we all want to be role models for our kids and make the world a better place for them to grow up in. Since having a child, how has your perspective on giving back changed?
My heart has expanded since having a child. I feel more connected to the community, because I am part of something bigger than myself. I am part of a large group of parents who are absolutely in love with their kids and want the best for them. And I think that makes me more generous and less selfish.
Classy Mommy: What are some of your favorite causes? And why are they important to you?
I love St Jude's hospital. That place is a working miracle, every day. I love helping out smaller charities for orphan diseases like XP and Ataxia (http://www.xps.org/ and http://www.team25.com/). These people (mostly kids) don't get federal funding for their problems and don't get much help through research either. My heart goes out to them. I'm also on the board of a new organization called Inspiring Kids that is a start-up non-profit aimed at getting young kids involved with environmental stewardship and student philanthropy. It is a very young organization, and it is fun to be involved from the beginning. Lastly, I just wrote a book called Henry and the Hidden Veggie Garden. I hope this book will inspire kids to eat more veggies!
Classy Mommy: Why is this particular cause special to you?
I hate to see kids being held back--whether it be through sickness or poverty or lack of education or lack of nutrition--from their highest potential. There are so many possibilities in a child, and I want to see every kid be all that they are capable of being. Nothing makes me happier than seeing a happy, healthy child.
Classy Mommy: How can others get involved?
Donate to the websites! And feed your children veggies. Buy my book at http://www.loveyourveggiesgrants.org/, because all the proceeds go to Books From the Heart, which is another great organization aimed at giving kids living in poverty the tools they need to read, succeed and make a difference.
Classy Mommy: How do you hope to instill core values about giving back to your children?
I hope to teach Huck about giving back at an early age. We'll teach him by our example, and when he saves money, we'll teach him to ear mark a portion of it for charity. I hope he'll learn how good it feels to give something valuable away to someone else who needs it.
Classy Mommy: What are some of your favorite causes? And why are they important to you?
I love St Jude's hospital. That place is a working miracle, every day. I love helping out smaller charities for orphan diseases like XP and Ataxia (http://www.xps.org/ and http://www.team25.com/). These people (mostly kids) don't get federal funding for their problems and don't get much help through research either. My heart goes out to them. I'm also on the board of a new organization called Inspiring Kids that is a start-up non-profit aimed at getting young kids involved with environmental stewardship and student philanthropy. It is a very young organization, and it is fun to be involved from the beginning. Lastly, I just wrote a book called Henry and the Hidden Veggie Garden. I hope this book will inspire kids to eat more veggies!
Classy Mommy: Why is this particular cause special to you?
I hate to see kids being held back--whether it be through sickness or poverty or lack of education or lack of nutrition--from their highest potential. There are so many possibilities in a child, and I want to see every kid be all that they are capable of being. Nothing makes me happier than seeing a happy, healthy child.
Classy Mommy: How can others get involved?
Donate to the websites! And feed your children veggies. Buy my book at http://www.loveyourveggiesgrants.org/, because all the proceeds go to Books From the Heart, which is another great organization aimed at giving kids living in poverty the tools they need to read, succeed and make a difference.
Classy Mommy: How do you hope to instill core values about giving back to your children?
I hope to teach Huck about giving back at an early age. We'll teach him by our example, and when he saves money, we'll teach him to ear mark a portion of it for charity. I hope he'll learn how good it feels to give something valuable away to someone else who needs it.
posted by Classy Mommy at 12:01 AM
1 Comments:
I always loved The Father of the Bride. Great interview.
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