LESSONS FAMILIES CAN LEARN FROM ‘A CHRISTMAS STORY’ MORE THAN JUST ‘YOU’LL SHOOT YOUR EYE OUT!’
HOBBLING THROUGH THE HOLIDAYS? Magical stories about Santa or even “Little Orphan Annie’s” Secret Society fill children’s hearts with wonder but won’t enchant them forever. Belief in certain parts of the Christmas season can fade slowly or die as quickly as the spin of a decoder pin, but parents Manage Holiday Stress While You Recover From an Injury In 1983, one movie introduced Red Ryder BB guns, fishnet-clad leg lamps, and bright red bars of soap into America’s everlasting Christmas mythos. Now, over 35 years later, “A Christmas Story” continues to delight audiences every holiday season with timeless lessons for viewers of all ages. In a story where kids are clever and kind, and parents are bumbling and wise, “A Christmas Story” has more lessons to offer families than just, “You’ll shoot your eye out!” They aren’t always obedient, but that doesn't mean they’re not listening. After Ralphie lets slip the “queen mother of dirty words” in front of his father, the narrator reminisces about first hearing that word from his old man — possibly when he was trying to get their furnace to work. He doesn’t admit this to his mother, but it’s a lesson for parents everywhere that kids may hear more than they let on. Your kids are listening to you (oh, fudge!). Kids won’t believe in magic forever. The holidays are the most wonderful time of the year, but when you are recovering from an accident and injury, managing your bills and combing through legal dilemmas — on top of holiday stress — this season can feel overwhelming. While our experts at the Law Offices of William F. Underwood, III, P.C. can guide you through the legal arena, we also know you deserve support elsewhere. Manage the holidays and your injury with this guide. Rely on Others Your injury may have impaired your ability to cut down the perfect Christmas tree or maneuver around the kitchen, but it doesn’t have to limit your ability to do what you love most this holiday
can always be there to remind children about what’s really important during the Christmas season. Sometimes ‘disasters’ lead to new adventures. Christmas Day can be hectic, and, in the hubbub of it all, sometimes disaster can feel inevitable.
Ralphie’s parents certainly experience their fair share of disaster in hilarious fashion when the Bumpus Hounds destroy their holiday turkey and leave nothing but the heavenly aroma. But, when Ralphie’s father takes them out to eat at a local Chinese restaurant, it creates a whole new Christmas tradition for the Parker family. Our holiday mishaps, no matter how tragic, are rarely the end of the world.
Consider one final tip: Do not stick your tongue to any flagpoles this winter! Happy holidays!
season. Ask for help selecting the perfect tree and getting it secured in your home, and turn to your kids to be tiny helpers in the kitchen. Or rig up a system that allows you to do all this work independently. Everything is manageable with a little help. Stick to a Budget The holidays are infamous for stretching bank accounts pretty thin, but that doesn’t always have to be the case. Instead, set a budget and stick to it! Your healing is more important than any gift you could put under the tree, and you don’t have to spend exorbitant amounts of money to make the holidays memorable for your family. Instead, create homemade gifts, opt for experiences rather than items, or bake goodies for your loved ones. Your family and friends only care about the sentiment, not what’s under the wrapping. Seek Guidance If you have a good support system with your friends and family, rely on them for additional support this holiday season. But don’t be afraid to seek professional help, too. There are all sorts of dedicated support groups filled with people experiencing the same trauma you are, and sometimes, all you need is the ear of a person who has been there. Search for support groups and experienced therapists through your local hospital, community center, or university. The holidays become less stressful when you have a community supporting you. Our experts have more than a decade of experience helping those who are injured find peace. Call us today at 229-888-0888.
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