Many families fight about the kids or become bitter and angry at not having the time they desire. It not only ruins the holiday for mom and dad, but it really takes the joy out it for the kids too.
Thanksgiving is an opportunity to slow down and focus on what we are grateful for. So often the holiday season tends to speed us up and we become too busy to enjoy it. What we don’t realize is if we don’t model slowing down to make room for people and things we truly care about, our children will not know how to do that.
Are you a yeller? Do you find yourself yelling more than you’d like? A lot of parents do. There is so much on our plates
Any guesses on which is more important … verbal or non-verbal communication? Here is a clue: 55% of communication is body language, 38% is tone
Do you remember when your dad did the impossible? Maybe he fixed something that was broken on the car or in the yard or one of your toys when you were little. Maybe your heart was broken when you lost a pet and your dad was there to hug you and let you cry.
That’s how deeply mothers touch their children. We have been given a true gift as mothers. May we cherish it and use it to pass on wisdom, love and humanity to our children.
They go to their friends when they need someone. If we announce “I am not your friend,” we are closing a really important door.
Raising teens is not an easy task. A lot of teen families are struggling right now. There are ways to bridge the gaps. Here are some tips to assist you in that process…
If you could simplify the process … if you could remove the drama … what would Christmas look like for your family? What if you enjoyed the countdown to Christmas instead of feeling like you are running out of time? What would it take to get your family there?
Thanksgiving is not just another dinner. It’s not just another holiday that we tolerate. It’s an experience and a gift we can give to ourselves and others. We never know what next year will bring and who may be missing from our table.
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