I want to take a few moments to say THANK YOU for your support throughout the year. For most of us, 2020 has been a wild one, including myself. When I was asked to leave a part-time job in May, I declared thanks to God, saying it was a blessing. I had NO idea how… Continue Reading
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Thanksgiving Breakfast Idea
When I think of Thanksgiving breakfast ideas, I remember these fun turkey cinnamon rolls we made last year. Since two of my granddaughters were not with us when we made them, I’m super-excited to make them this year. If you want to relate this to the first Thanksgiving and read a book, check out last… Continue Reading
7 Practical Tips for Building Character with Gratitude
As with any character training that we do with our children, building character with gratitude begins with our example! If they hear you expressing thanks to them, or just talking about things you are grateful for, it will help them begin to develop more of a “gratitude attitude.” Building Godly character such as gratitude in… Continue Reading
Cultivate Gratitude All Year Long
At Thanksgiving, we pass around a basket of popcorn kernels and everyone takes a few. Then we take turns sharing what we are thankful for (1 thing for each kernel). Inevitably there are tears as we think of God’s goodness and how much we love each other. A great way to cultivate gratitude. Thanksgiving is… Continue Reading
Eat Your Way through Thanksgiving School
If you’ve been around me for any length of time, you know I want to help you encourage a love of learning in your kids. Today, I have super-fun ideas for your kids to eat their way through Thanksgiving school and learn more about the Pilgrims voyage and first year in the New World. For… Continue Reading
How to Teach Gratitude Through Work
Growing up, I was never handed anything. My parents always made me earn it through chores or other work. Because of this, I learned to value and care about the things for which I had worked so hard. I didn’t know it then, but not only were my parents teaching me lessons about work ethic,… Continue Reading
Giving Thanks Bible Verses
As we get closer to our Thanksgiving holiday, it’s important to remember where our thanks is founded by looking at giving thanks Bible verses. Our thanks is always founded in the One who made us, God. Not only can giving thanks change our attitude from complaining and grumbling to thankfulness. Giving thanks can also change… Continue Reading
Kids Activities for Thanksgiving
If your house is anything like mine on Thanksgiving, it’s loud, chaotic, and a flurry of activity. It behooves everyone to make a plan for keeping your child busy with kids activities for Thanksgiving. Here in Autismland, a plan can mean the difference between amazing family memories and a day that ends in meltdowns. Never… Continue Reading
How to Teach Children Gratitude
It’s almost Thanksgiving! When planning for a Thanksgiving celebration, as parents, we may first think of our plans for a meal – the turkey, mashed potatoes, pies – and we may even teach the story of the first Thanksgiving with the Native Americans and Pilgrims at Plymouth Plantation. While the food and history lesson are… Continue Reading
3 Thankful Things: Gratitude at Bedtime
At some point, it seems all children see their cups half-empty. They notice ALL the disappointments. And they invite you to their pity-party–complete with plenty of whine! The good news–you can add one simple habit to your child’s bedtime routine and redirect them onto a path of thankfulness! 3 Thankful Things About three years, my… Continue Reading