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Adopt. Not a dog - a child! Yes. That’s right. You and your
children can adopt a child through Compassion International,
Christian Children’s Fund or any organization that helps
children in need. What a great way to teach a child about the
care and concern of others, especially those who don’t have
much.
DO IT UP OLD SCHOOL!
Play a game you loved as a child. Try your hand at Lincoln
Logs, dominos, marbles, jacks, hoola hoop or make your own
play dough. Call it back to old school night - eat popcorn, and
drink cocoa together.
RAIN, RAIN, COME THIS WAY!
Instead of dodging the rain, why not get dressed in your
goulashes and raincoats and head outside for a rain party.
Deliberately step in the puddles; use an umbrella and run
around as if it were sunny.
SNUGGLE UP
Most families could use a little snuggle time. Throw your
child’s favorite blanky or robe inside the dryer and have it
warm and waiting after a weeknight bath. They love the heat of
the blanket, and will remember the cozy feeling long after the
warmth is gone.
JOURNAL IT
Buy a family journal and keep in a special spot. Write kind
notes to each other inside. Share an experience from your day,
thank someone for a nice gesture, or talk about your excitement
for an upcoming event. If your children aren’t old enough
to journal yet, then you make the entries and your little loved
one can read them when she gets older.
EARTH DAY CAN BE EVERYDAY
Teach your child the importance of keeping the earth
green and safe. Each day, have kids put all recyclables in an
easy-to-reach recycling bin. When the bin is full, plan an Earth
Day dinner to celebrate. Visit a farmer’s market and cook
organic, simple, healthy foods. Drink tap water and use no
paper or plastic for the meal. For dessert, gather on the front
porch and share a big, juicy watermelon.
BIRD WATCH
Make a simple bird feeder with a large pinecone and
peanut butter. Cover the pinecone with the nutty concoction
and hang it near an easy-to-view window. In no time, your bird
buffet will attract the most beautiful feathered friends for hours
of enjoyment.
Commemorating holidays, graduations and birthdays are
significant but standard. Why not celebrate the daily feats?
Rather than chalk them up as regular routine, jazz them up
with fun festivities that children will remember (and perhaps
pass on to their offspring) for generations to come. TIM
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