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Seasonal & Holidays

Proactive Ways to Fight the Holiday 'Gimmies'

Help your children through the holidays fight the "gimmies". Courtesy of Laura's Kelley Library Blog post.

Holiday season can be magical and fun, no matter what your family traditions are. Time off from school, a chance to see family and friends, and often, gift giving make for an exciting start to winter. Even the most well-mannered, appreciative children can get a case of the "gimmies". (Gimmie this! I want that! That is mine!) quickanddirtytips.com has a simple list of ways you can remind and teach your children about giving generously and receiving gracefully.

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Checkout more of Laura's Library Blog posts

You will find book recommendations, quotes for inspiration or a laugh, and resources for you and your family. You'll also find links to parenting ideas and theories. These ideas will span a great range and do not necessarily reflect my personal beliefs or those of the library. They are here simply to get information circulating and keep everyone learning and thinking. My only ties to the information presented is that I find it interesting. Enjoy! Laura

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