Noticing Nice Things-Teaching Children Gratitude
Say Thank You Learning to say thank you is the beginning of teaching children to have gratitude. When they are very little, understanding the concept of appreciation is still being learned. We need to help them by showing them when there is a situation... read more
Posted by Arden Haskin on Nov 12th, 2010 | 0 comments
Thanksgiving at Aunt Carrie’s
We all have a favored aunt. I do. She was my father’s youngest sister and had invited me to be her flower girl when she married in 1958, just days after my own fifth birthday. Her wedding is one of my first memories of wanting to be included,... read more
Posted by Marie Ricks on Nov 8th, 2010 | 0 comments
. Holiday “People” Survival Skills
It seems that during the holiday season, we have an evening, a day, or sometimes a whole week when we are around people we don’t usually spend a lot of time with otherwise. They have traveled here or maybe we’ve traveled there. During... read more
Posted by Marie Ricks on Mar 25th, 2010 | 0 comments
. How to Ask Family Members for Help
When we get stressed, especially when we have a big event approaching in our lives, we tend to hunker down, work harder and with more focus to get everything in place, done, and otherwise organized. One important asset which we often miss is asking... read more
Posted by Marie Ricks on Mar 24th, 2010 | 0 comments
. Between Now and the Thanksgiving Kitchen
Thanksgiving dinner really stresses me. Yes, I get very uptight because traditionally we have this meal in our home with just our immediate family which means that I am chef of all the dishes which are served. This has often been overwhelming to me... read more
Posted by Marie Ricks on Mar 6th, 2010 | 0 comments
. The Holidays Are Just Around the Corner
It has rained in my area over the weekend, bringing the smell of fallen and soaked leaves to me every time I open the front door. Yes, it is time to get ready for the holidays. There are so many things to do, so many decisions to make, so many places to... read more
Posted by Marie Ricks on Mar 4th, 2010 | 0 comments
. Time to Think Holidays
Today I would like share ideas about the upcoming holidays. You see, once October hits we have to look at the calendar for a minute and start thinking in an orderly manner about how to prepare for these three pressures. Halloween is a mere four weeks... read more
Posted by Marie Ricks on Mar 4th, 2010 | 0 comments
. Finish Up Before You Start Again
One of the more challenging aspects of the holidays is the confusion which ensues. This is partially because we fail to finish up one holiday before we start the next. While I am sure that you have been purchasing and stashing away Christmas presents... read more
Posted by Marie Ricks on Mar 3rd, 2010 | 0 comments
. Stop, Look, & Listen During Thanksgiving
It is going to be Thanksgiving this week. Yeah! My favorite holiday is here. No presents to worry about buying, wrapping, and giving. No precedents to keep with parties, Christmas cards, and decorations. Nothing but good, plain loving, sharing,... read more
Posted by Marie Ricks on Mar 3rd, 2010 | 0 comments
. Have An Easier Thanksgiving
I don’t care what anybody says, Thanksgiving is one of the most stressful days for me. How can we relieve the stress from this gratitude day? How about using the Thanks Bank concept. This week before or after you get through the stresses of... read more
Posted by Marie Ricks on Mar 3rd, 2010 | 0 comments
