RAISING THANKFUL CHILDREN Most parents want their kids A Daily Dose of Gratitude
why you’re so fortunate or what you’re thankful for? Cultivating gratitude in your life sets a good example, and many studies show it benefits your mental health as well. Next, consider how you can encourage your child to reflect on who they’re grateful for. Acts of kindness and returning the favor to those who have been good to us can inspire kids to put their gratitude into action. Doing some yardwork, sharing a toy, or making a painting as a gift can help children understand how powerful it can be to outwardly show our gratitude for the people who are in our lives. Consistency is the crucial factor, so try to find ways you can incorporate gratitude into your everyday routine. Children of any age can keep a gratitude journal with their parents’ help. Some families also use a gratitude jar where each family member can write what they’re grateful for on a slip of paper and add it to the jar each week. It’s the perfect way to keep gratitude front and center. These lessons may not sink in immediately, but by cultivating these positive habits in our everyday lives, you will see a big difference in the long run.
to view Thanksgiving as a meaningful event — not just an opportunity to indulge in turkey and mashed potatoes. Unfortunately, most kids’ eyes will glaze over when their parents launch into a lecture about thankfulness. You will likely find better success by emphasizing
the value of gratitude all year long.
“What do you say?” It’s a question we all ask our young children after someone does something nice for them. This practice instills good manners, but it shouldn’t be confused with teaching gratitude. Imparting the meaning behind the words “thank you” takes something more. If you want grateful children, you need to be grateful parents. Consider how you can incorporate gratitude more into your everyday life. Are you as thankful as you should be? Do you repay favors and write thank-you notes? Do you regularly talk about
‘Trouble in Tumbleweed’ — A Wildly Good Time A Production by the North Franklin Theater Group
Grab your hats and boots and prepare for the North Franklin Theatre Group’s “Trouble in Tumbleweed” production this November, directed by Steve Perry and Matt Maneely. It’s time to get ready for a rootin’-tootin’ tale inspired by one of the most absurd plays ever written: Nikolai Gogol’s “The Government Inspector” (also known as “The Inspector General”). This story takes place in Arizona during the 1880s, in a town called — you guessed it — Tumbleweed! A successful Boston businessman tasks the mayor with building a city that will one day be Arizona’s capital. So naturally, he hires his wacky family to work there in leadership roles (as the town sheriff or doctor, for example). After pocketing most of the businessman’s money, the mayor and his family are in for a shock when a detective arrives to check on the town’s development. The family must scramble to cover their lies and lack of progress, especially the shabby town hall and the school that doesn’t have a roof. What will the detective
Jampacked with deception, bribery, and tomfoolery, the North Franklin Theatre Group will have you on the edge of your seat and even bouncing out of it with laughter. This story has twists, turns, and even a dancing bear, so hold onto your hats and add “Trouble in Tumbleweed” to your schedule this fall. Show dates for this production will be Nov. 11, 12, 18, and 19 at 7 p.m. with a matinee on the 13th and 20th at 2 p.m. All performances will be at the Red Barn Theater, 30 Robinson Circle in Malone. Tickets are $12 for adults, $10 for seniors and students. Stay tuned to the North Franklin Theatre Group’s Facebook page for more official details. If you’re not on Facebook, feel free to call North Franklin Theater Group at 518-837-7389 or email them at NFTGStage@gmail.com. See you there!
think when he sees that the town of Tumbleweed is full of fakes? And who is this detective anyway?
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