“Do I have to?”
Let’s face it, kids are great—but it’s just not in their natures to write thank-you notes. It is, however, in grandma’s nature to want to receive thank-you notes written by kids. And, it is in mom’s...
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Expressing your gratitude when you feel it makes you happier and healthier. Studies show it; not that anybody needs a study to know it’s true. Share the gratitude (and good vibes) with these ideas and...
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TWO-FOUR-SIX-EIGHT, who do we appreciate? Our coaches, of course!Coaches and instructors do more than teach kids skills and technique—they teach character. So when the season starts to wind down, it’s...
View ArticleThank-you note boot camp
My older daughter recently turned nine, which means she received some nice gifts from friends and family, which in turn means I had to go all drill sergeant on her to get her to write thank-you notes....
View Article“Do I have to?”
Let’s face it, kids are great—but it’s just not in their natures to write thank-you notes. It is, however, in grandma’s nature to want to receive thank-you notes written by kids. And, it is in mom’s...
View ArticleGratitude on the go
Expressing your gratitude when you feel it makes you happier and healthier. Studies show it; not that anybody needs a study to know it’s true. Share the gratitude (and good vibes) with these ideas and...
View ArticleOn a personal note: thank you
Since the dawn of time, people have struggled with the right way to say thank you. From prehistoric grunts around a campfire (Urrrp…good meat) all the way to present-day postings on Facebook (Shout out...
View ArticleThe long overdue thank-you
She was a family friend who lived in Chicago. I was moving there from my tiny hometown. On a snot-freezing day in January, my friend took time off from work to help me find an apartment I could...
View Article“Do I have to?”
Let’s face it, kids are great—but it’s just not in their natures to write thank-you notes. It is, however, in grandma’s nature to want to receive thank-you notes written by kids. And, it is in mom’s...
View ArticleGratitude on the go
Expressing your gratitude when you feel it makes you happier and healthier. Studies show it; not that anybody needs a study to know it’s true. Share the gratitude (and good vibes) with these ideas and...
View ArticleTeacher appreciation ideas
Think back. Waaaay back to your school days. There was at least one teacher who inspired you, who made you believe you could do anything. That teacher changed your life. Whether or not you knew it...
View Article“Thanks, Coach!”
TWO-FOUR-SIX-EIGHT, who do we appreciate? Our coaches, of course!Coaches and instructors do more than teach kids skills and technique—they teach character. So when the season starts to wind down, it’s...
View ArticleThank-you note boot camp
My older daughter recently turned nine, which means she received some nice gifts from friends and family, which in turn means I had to go all drill sergeant on her to get her to write thank-you notes....
View ArticleTeacher appreciation ideas
Think back. Waaaay back to your school days. There was at least one teacher who inspired you, who made you believe you could do anything. That teacher changed your life. Whether or not you knew it...
View ArticleOn a personal note: thank you
Since the dawn of time, people have struggled with the right way to say thank you. From prehistoric grunts around a campfire (Urrrp…good meat) all the way to present-day postings on Facebook (Shout out...
View Article“Thanks, Coach!”
TWO-FOUR-SIX-EIGHT, who do we appreciate? Our coaches, of course!Coaches and instructors do more than teach kids skills and technique—they teach character. So when the season starts to wind down, it’s...
View ArticleThank-you note boot camp
My older daughter recently turned nine, which means she received some nice gifts from friends and family, which in turn means I had to go all drill sergeant on her to get her to write thank-you notes....
View Article“Do I have to?”
Let’s face it, kids are great—but it’s just not in their natures to write thank-you notes. It is, however, in grandma’s nature to want to receive thank-you notes written by kids. And, it is in mom’s...
View ArticleGratitude on the go
Expressing your gratitude when you feel it makes you happier and healthier. Studies show it; not that anybody needs a study to know it’s true. Share the gratitude (and good vibes) with these ideas and...
View Article“Thanks, Coach!”
TWO-FOUR-SIX-EIGHT, who do we appreciate? Our coaches, of course!Coaches and instructors do more than teach kids skills and technique—they teach character. So when the season starts to wind down, it’s...
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