The holidays are here and so is gift giving. It is a joy to give presents and to see the beautiful smile on the face of the receiver. However, nothing sours the holidays like an ungrateful child. One of the biggest challenges for parents today is dealing with the issue of entitlement. I want . . . Everyone has . . . How do we discourage entitlement? What do we do with wish…
Surprise!!! December is here (again!). This is the season where the lists get longer and the stress thermometer begins to rise. We need to “prepare for the season” on top of all the regular stuff that needs to be accomplished. So how can we refocus our vision to see beyond the to-do lists and be intentional about bringing out the true meaning of the holidays? First, we need to identify…
I have great news: You do not need expensive toys to build memories. I have vivid memories of the smells and sights of the holidays. My mom was a great baker. The blue lights perfectly placed around our house by dad reflected on the white snow. Children performed at church on Christmas Eve and were given a goodie bag. We opened our gifts by the fire on Christmas Eve and…
