Traditions are something that develop deep in our family root system. They get built up over a long period. They take time and repetition, and we have to trust the seeds.
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Fully Invested: Making Memories
The holidays are a beautiful time for traditions, old and new. Favorite foods, holiday music, distinctive scents, and beloved decorations help us plant memories, reminisce about the past, and retell stories of faith.
Making Impressions with High Impact
Traditions impact our early memories. During the holiday season especially, we reminisce about our own childhood memories and impressions. We always went . . .We never opened gifts until . . .Mom always made . . .Dad always put . . . These traditions are something we carry with us, and we blend them together with our spouse’s and create or continue them with our children. We celebrate values and…
Parent Adventure: Holidays
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…