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Tag Archives: Christmas
Holiday traditions. Can you have too much of a good thing?
Oh, the holidays. It seems the second the jack-o-lanterns hit the compost we gear up to deck the halls. A holly jolly season ripe for memory making. Today, TV and social media are full of ideas on the latest, greatest … Continue reading
How to encourage children to say thank you
My daughter used to be that child who didn’t say thank you when she received a present. It wasn’t so much that she forgot to say thank you; she outright refused to say thank you. But wait – before you … Continue reading
Posted in Children & Tweens, Emotional Well-Being & Mental Health for Your Child/Tween, Parenting, Parenting Your Child/Tween, Parenting Your Toddler & Preschooler, Play, Growth & Development, Toddlers & Preschoolers
Tagged children, Christmas, gifts, give thanks, gratitude, Holidays, how to teach manners, manners, preschoolers, say thank you
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6 easy ways to save money over the holidays and reduce stress
I find it so easy to overspend for the holidays. At first it’s gift-shopping – the ads and the music and the general festiveness of it all really puts me in the mood to splurge on my family and friends. … Continue reading
Posted in Children & Tweens, Parenting, Parenting Your Baby, Parenting Your Child/Tween, Parenting Your Teen, Parenting Your Toddler & Preschooler, Toddlers & Preschoolers
Tagged Christmas, entertain for less, financial stress, gifts for kids, holiday season, holiday stress, Holidays, Mental Health, parents, preschoolers, save money, spending money
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Merry? Maybe…. Maybe not….
Whatever your tradition, the next few weeks tend to be a time when family and friends come together to enjoy each other’s company, laugh about old times and create new memories. For many, it truly is the most wonderful time … Continue reading
Posted in Babies, Children & Tweens, Depression & Anxiety After Birth, Depression & Anxiety During Pregnancy, Parenting, Parenting Your Baby, Parenting Your Child/Tween, Parenting Your Teen, Parenting Your Toddler & Preschooler, Pregnancy, Teens, Toddlers & Preschoolers
Tagged blue Christmas, Christmas, depressed, empathy, grief, holiday depression, Holidays, lonely holiday, loss, Mental Health, not merry, pain, rude, sad, sad Christmas, xmas
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The greatest gift: Not found in stores
It’s the holiday season and if your house is anything like mine, the kids are making their lists and checking them twice. So, I have a very good idea of what my kids (think they) want. But what do they actually … Continue reading
Posted in Babies, Children & Tweens, Emotional Well-Being & Mental Health for Your Child/Tween, Emotional Well-Being & Mental Health for Your Teen, Parenting, Parenting Your Baby, Parenting Your Child/Tween, Parenting Your Teen, Parenting Your Toddler & Preschooler, Play, Growth & Development, Play, Growth & Development for Babies, Teens, Toddlers & Preschoolers
Tagged Christmas, Christmas wish list, developmental assets, family time, How the Grinch Stole Christmas, Mental Health, play with your kids, The gift of yourself
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