Today it seems we are so focused on our own lives, that it takes the holidays to bring us back to the reality of the world in which we live. So often we take for granted that we have family to spend time with, food on our table, a home to live in and friends to enjoy. What are we doing to help teach our children that though they may not get everything they want, they have so much? I am challenging us all on this Thanksgiving day to help us show our love and thankfulness.
Here are a few tips to help your children learn how to give back during Thanksgiving and Christmas:
• Help serve meals to those in need on Thanksgiving Day.
• Donate food items to help local food pantries.
• Talk about what you are thankful for: family, friends, church, jobs, homes, food, etc.
• Pack a shoebox to send across the world to help a less fortunate child enjoy Christmas. Learn more at www.samaritanspurse.org
• Adopt an Angel to help benefit a child or family in your community.
• Spend time with your family and tell each person what is so special about him/her. Everyone needs to hear how special he/she is to your family.
Feel free to share your ideas and what you enjoy most about this time of year.
Happy Thanksgiving!
Julie Swink works in Brand Management & Promotions for Texas Health Resources and is a Mom of two.
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