Blog | Inside Out Club

What does a Bluefin Tuna have to do with character in kids?

by Marion Ruthig | Mar 16, 2017

At what age do kids build character and where do I, as a parent or guardian, start?

Perseverance: The art and science of making failure temporary

by Marion Ruthig | Feb 9, 2017

Many believe children today don’t know how to fail? Others are afraid to let their children fail. Learn about the art and science of making failure temporary

Kaitlyn’s gift to a hungry child

by Marion Ruthig | Nov 22, 2016

We need more of this in the world. This story will warm your heart!

A step towards a culture full of empathic learners

by Guest Author | Mar 14, 2016

Kingsley Elementary’s Inside Out Club (Formerly Charity Club) collaboration: Let’s create an opportunity to have the Club students have greater access to students with special needs lives at school and extend a friendly gesture.

All ages welcoming refugees to our community

by Marion Ruthig | Jan 26, 2016

Have you ever imaged what it’d be like to be a refugee and starting a new life here in America? This is exactly what we asked adults and kids to imagine as they came together to learn and help refugees.

Seventy children learn about homelessness in our community

by Marion Ruthig | Jan 19, 2016

The Inside Out Club expanded family’s perspective of the community as they learned about DuPagePads, their overnight shelter program and how they are working to end homelessness in DuPage County.

For your child’s next birthday party, consider a “Give Back” gift

by Marion Ruthig | Apr 22, 2015

People really like to bring gifts to birthday parties, but my son/daughter just doesn’t need 20 more things. Hmm, what to do instead? Check out this blog on 10 “Give Back” gift ideas.

Like to volunteer, but don’t know where to start? 5 easy steps

by Marion Ruthig | Mar 26, 2015

Want to volunteer, but not sure where to start? Here’s 5 easy steps to help get you started. First, answer the questions, “What am I passionate about?”, Second, …

When’s a good age for kids to start volunteering?

by Marion Ruthig | Jan 29, 2015

Are you envisioning a toddler pulling the table cloth out from under an intricately decorated auction table? I have two boys and if you told me they could volunteer when they were that age, I’d have thought you were crazy. But, now I see that a child of any age can start volunteering with their parents, grandparents, or caregivers. It’s never too early!

Ella’s Room Makeover

by Marion Ruthig | Jun 4, 2014

On Tuesday I had the privilege of being a part of Special Spaces Chicagoland’s room makeover for Ella. Ella is a typical almost four year old in so many ways; especially how she interacts with her older siblings. She reminds me of my daughter who is the same age....

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Our mission is to develop kids with character inside and out.

We provide four Inside Out Club opportunities to help kids and families develop the character skills necessary to thrive in their lives, schools, and later in jobs and community.