Welcome December!

We saved the best month for last!

The word “gift” and “give” abound in every direction.

How do I know about all the bells and whistles?

It is because the best giving does not have to cost a penny.

There is nothing like Giving a hug!

Getting one is a great gift too.

Here is a sample list:

1. Mom - I will give you the biggest hug possible.
2. Dad - I will help you with your project.
3. Brother Aden - I will show you how to read.
4. Sister Heidi - I will teach you all the numbers.
5. Dog Fluffy - I will feed you everyday.

Here is another new twist. If the holiday is for giving, it must also be forgiving.

1. Mom, Forgive me for not listening.
2. Dad, Forgive me for using my iPad too much.
3. Aden, Forgive me for taking your markers.
4. Heidi, Forgive me for using up your stickers.
5. Fluffy, Forgive me for not playing with you.

As we give and forgive, we also forget!

In December we leave the year behind us in every kind way Giving, Forgiving and Forgetting.

Give heart and soul to what you do and Get you own special joy.

1. Give all the love you can.
2. Get whatever is meant to be.

Child Tip

Be the best you you can everyday. No one can be better at being you than you.

Parent Tip

Help your child work on his or her skills and abilities.

They build confidence.

Your Parent Input is Everything

Since we are all a product of our experiences, we should make them as good as possible.

Every book that you read to your child, every song that you sing, every attentive conversation that you share makes a difference; and taken together, the positive impact of those moments is enormous.

New reading tip!

Talk and explain anything and everything to your child as much as you can. That is what advances receptive understanding and expressive talking abilities—both prerequisites for learning to read.