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Helpers: Give family members jobs to do during the Holidays (including your children)j. If friends, neighbors, and co-workers offer help, accept it. Asking for help is a powerful thing to do; ask for help if you need it.
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Laughter: Make time for playing games or watching funny movies or TV shows with your
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Gift-giving: Make some handmade Holiday gifts with your child or go shopping together.
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Good Food: Cook with your child.
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Me-time: Set aside some time for yourself (even if it is only 15 minutes). Sit quietly, exercise, read, watch TV, or listen or dance to music. Do whatever feels good.
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Child-time: Spend some uninterrupted time with your child.
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Nature: Take a nature walk with your child. Bring a magnifying glass with you if you have one. Collect leaves, stones, and other treasures.
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Imaginations: Yours and your child’s. Make up something – a story, recipe, game, etc.
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Talents: Yours and your child’s. Do a family or neighborhood performance.
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Other Countries and Cultures: Go to the library with your child to look up how other countries and cultures celebrate Thanksgiving.
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