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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
Giveaway Congratulations, and Our Thanks
We asked what made you a free spirit, and you answered. It was great fun to read all of your replies. But we had to draw a name to get a winner, and the $300.00 Free Spirit gift certificate giveaway … Continue reading
A Valentine to Mother Earth
By Cathryn Berger Kaye, M.A., author of The Complete Guide to Service Learning and coauthor of Make a Splash! and Going Blue Thank you. Truly. The poet says, How do I love thee? Let me count the ways . . … Continue reading