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Gratitude Is Good for the Heart: Teaching Kids the Value of Giving Thanks
This post was originally published November 21, 2016. By Barbara A. Lewis, author of The Kid’s Guide to Service Projects “Piglet noticed that even though he had a very small heart, it could hold a rather large amount of gratitude.” … Continue reading
Gratitude Is Good for the Heart: Teaching Kids the Value of Giving Thanks
By Barbara A. Lewis, author of The Kid’s Guide to Service Projects “Piglet noticed that even though he had a very small heart, it could hold a rather large amount of gratitude.” (A.A. Milne, Winnie-the-Pooh) Today I read a letter … Continue reading
Be Thankful and Show Gratitude
Part of our Counselor’s Corner series. Click to read other posts in the Counselor’s Corner. It can be difficult with the hustle and bustle of the holidays to pause for a moment and reflect on the people and things for … Continue reading