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Quote of the Week
"How can we expect our children to know and experience the joy of giving unless we teach them that the greater pleasure in life lies in the art of giving rather than recieving." --James Cash Penney
12 Ideas For Teaching Your Children The True Spirit Of Giving
Teaching your children the spirit of giving, showing them the importance of thinking of others, and modeling kindness are important ways to help children grow into productive and loving members of our world. As parents, we all want our children to grow up healthy and successful. We also want our children to be grateful for what they have been given and have compassion for those who are in need.
"While the emphasis today seems to be more on receiving than giving, there are ways to teach children the true meaning of the holidays. Begin by asking your children “What are some ways we can give to others – our family, our friends, our neighbors, our community, our world – during the holidays?” Encourage them to generate some ideas of their own. Here are 12 ideas for teaching your children the true spirit of giving:" [read more]
Reading Corner
 Title: The Gift Of Nothing
By: Patrick McDonnell
Ages: 3 - 6
"Through the beautifully and simply illustrated tale of friendship between a cat and a dog (the interspecies metaphor alludes to openness and acceptance of differing points of view and experiences), we learn that material possessions and tangible items are sometimes not as meaningful as the space between two individuals, people, living beings, etc. It is the unspoken, un-categorizable, sublime moments of life that are most fulfilling and rewarding, and the hardest to capture or describe. Therefore, when trying to convey the depth of meaning of these moments, we cannot, and therefore, should not even bother trying (to encapsulate them, try as we may through photographs, video, blogging, etc.). The best gift is one that one already has the power to give oneself--the gift of friendship, self-awareness/mindfulness and the ability to honor and nurture the two." - Amazon Reviewer
Recommended by Cubs Editors
Be The Change
> Talk to your kids about what they can learn from the festive season and encourage them to focus on being grateful for what they have rather then making lists of what they want. In that spirit, on each day leading up to Christmas, go around the dinner table and encourage everyone to share what they feel grateful for.
> Each person in the family can make a present for someone else in the family with a dollar limit.
> As a family, make cookies, a meal or something nice for someone or a family who is having challenges and share it with them.
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