Surviving the holidays with your family ;^)
Surviving the Holidays with your family... ;^)
The Best Gift Idea
Short and simple--the best gifts are often experiences, rather than things.Most of the kids I know & work with don't need any more THINGS. They have too many already. But what they do need, and want, are more connected, loving, fun, adventurous, memorable experiences--especially experiences with their parents.Next time you have a gift-giving opportunity, consider giving an experience. You can [...]
What kids really want for the holidays
I originally posted this last year, but it's such good info, I wanted to post it again this year...**********************************In their book Unplug the Christmas Machine, authors Jo Robinson and Jean Staeheli say that kids want the following 4 things for Christmas: A relaxed and loving time with their family.Realistic expectations about giftsAn evenly paced holiday seasonReliable family traditions**********************************Notice it doesn't [...]
Simplify the Season Workshop–this weekend, Nov 9th.
Do the holidays cause you stress? Too much travel/spending/obligation, and not enough meaning, fun, and connection? Do you ever feel let-down after the presents are opened? Clarifying and refocusing on your values and priorities can make Christmas more memorable, rejuvenating, and rewarding. This workshop will cover:What's not working for you nowIdentifying your true values and prioritiesChristmas, aka your part-time jobGift-giving, [...]
What Kids Really Want for Christmas
In their book Unplug the Christmas Machine, authors Jo Robinson and Jean Staeheli say that kids (deep-down... sometimes way deep-down) want the following 4 things for Christmas, and I definitely agree. A relaxed and loving time with their family. Realistic expectations about gifts An evenly paced holiday season Reliable family traditions What a list, huh!?! Surely this is a [...]