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 Snowman Garland.
You will need:
White paper plates
String or ribbon
A hole punch
Crayons, markers or paints
Felt or construction paper
Scissors and glue
Cotton balls
Have kids create snowmen
garland by decorating the paper plates like
snowman: use the cotton balls to create
"snow" and they can paint the eyes,
nose and mouth (or they can also attach the face
with felt or construction paper). Cut a black
stovepipe hat out of construction paper or felt
to place on top. Next, punch a hole in either
side of the face and string together with string
or ribbon. You can also have each person in the
family decorate a snowman as themselves to string
together as a family activity.
Finally, remember that you
need to take care of yourself during this busy
time. A good way to remember how to do this is to
"Be Natural."
B -- Breathe
deeply, it will help increase energy levels.
E -- Exercise: 20 minutes,
three times a week -- and running from errand
to errand doesn't count!
N -- Nutrition: Three
well-balanced meals each day.
A -- Attitude: Negative
attitudes are contagious and destructive. Try
to see the glass half full.
T -- Time management: Set
priorities and don't take on more than you
can handle.
U -- Uniqueness: Recognize
and treasure your own uniqueness. Say 'no'
when necessary.
R -- Relaxation: Private
time to read or listen to music -- a time not
to focus on the next item to do.
A -- Associations: Maintain
contact with nurturing support systems --
colleagues, friends, family.
L -- Laughter: Still the
best medicine.
Suzanne Merkel Baugher, Program
Director
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This is a time of wonder for
all children whatever our age. Already
the homes on the street are being
decorated with lights......parents are
shopping......parades are
happening.......windows display stories
and tales of the season.....wreaths are
being hung......candles
flicker......trees sprout color and
tinsel. Memories of seasons past pop up
in my mind when I least expect
it.....surprising me and bringing me the
joy I felt so long ago. Our work with and
for children makes this season more
special for all of us, as we watch their
anticipation grow in expectation of the
festivals ahead. This is an ideal time to
reflect on what it is to be a
child.....to recall what pleased
us.....what made us happy.....what made
us sad.....what caused us difficulty and
then to determine what we can do to make
a better world for our children. May the
joys of the season remain throughout the
year. Happy Holidays!
The holidays can be
the most joyous time of the year, but
they can also be the most stressful.
Holidays can also be a time of hectic
shopping, financial concerns, family
conflicts and loneliness. We are so busy
trying to take care of the details of the
festivities, we often forget to take care
of ourselves. Here are some suggestions
to help you cope with holiday stress this
season:
