November: Making Memories

Several months ago I mentioned that my mom gave me a 1993 issue of Shining Star magazine.  Included in this issue is an excerpt from Jody Capehart’s book – Cherishing and Challenging Your Children.  The article called “Making Meaningful Memories”, contains practical tips to create family traditions and memories throughout the year.  Each month, I will be featuring suggestions from this article and Ms. Capehart’s book. 

November: 

1.  Talk to your child about what it means to have an attitude of gratitude.  Every time he expresses something that shows a grateful heart and spirit, put a sticker on his chart.  At the end of the month, reward him with something special to show how important it is to you that he is learning to have a grateful heart. 

2.  Make “I am Thankful for You” cards for those people who often are forgotten.  {Janitors at church or school, bus drivers, mailman, trash hauler, etc.}

3.  Celebrate Indian and pilgrim customs.  Study up on their lives.  Make costumes and invite in someone who doesn’t have a family and have an old-fashioned Indian-pilgrim holiday.  {The Berenstain Bears Give Thanks book is a great book to help get you started on ideas.}

4.  Learn about Election Day.  {Discuss how God says we are to pray for our leaders; even those we don’t agree with.}

5.  {ABCJLM Thanksgiving Ideas}