"If instead of a gem, or even a flower, we should cast the gift of a loving thought into the heart of a friend, that would be giving as the angels give."George MacDonald
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A season for giving
The holidays are upon us. It is the best time to teach your family about caring for others. In the midst of all the holiday madness, there are so many people who need and deserve your help, and it can be so easy to do.One easy idea is to contribute to ...
Let's Pretend
Children have amazing and wild imaginations. The next time you hear "I'm bored" or "What can we do", give them a few household items, or let them make their own and watch them expand into endless hours of fun and entertainment. The following are just a ...
Teaching Teens the Value of Money
It isn't easy raising teens in today's materialistic society. The older they get, the more expensive the things they want or think they need. If they don't learn how to manage their money at a young age, they won't be able to make it in the real world. ...
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10 Things My Preschooler Taught Me
by Deborah Shelton
1. That no matter how many snails are lined up on your arm,
there's always room for one more.
2. That chocolate ice cream stains on a white rug can be
considered works of art if you squint hard enough.
3. That tissues are a waste of time, especially if you have
a perfectly good shirt sleeve.
4. That ketchup smeared into television speaker holes, once
dried, actually enhances the sound quality of cartoons.
5. That cold pizza is the fifth major food
group.
6. That "butt" and "poop" are two of the funniest and most
underrated words in the English language.
7. That when you're running late in the morning, every
single sock in the house will have mysteriously disappeared.
8. That the only way to truly appreciate a Scooby-Doo movie
is to watch it twice a day, every day, until the tape turns
to black and white.
9. That your friends are your friends until they wipe a
booger on your neck.
10. That when you're eating watermelon, clothing is
optional.
About the Author
Deborah Shelton is the author of The Five Minute Parent:
Fun & Fast Activities for You and Your Little Ones. Visit
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