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Questions and Answers to common holiday concerns.
How do you know when it's time for your significant other to join you
for Thanksgiving?
If you are comfortable with your boyfriend or girlfriend then I recommend
including them. Sure, your family may embarrass you some, that's what
families do!
I don't like Thanksgiving and spending time with my stepfamily. What
can I do?
This can be difficult but make the best of it. It's one time a year.
I am sure it will make your parent/s happy if you at least make an effort
to be kind. Do it for them. If you are not having a good time, then it
will effect others around you. Have a new attitude this year. Make a
list of reasons what you have to be thankful for this year. Remember,
these reasons when you find yourself getting frustrated.
This Thanksgiving may be different because of various changes in your
family. How do you cope?
Every year may bring different challenges and a different attitude. Again,
do your best to approach the situation as positive as you can. If you
feel uncomfortable with the new arrangement that's okay...it takes time.
Don't place pressure on yourself. Try looking at the things that make
you smile that day!
Do you want to participate and plan something fun for this Thanksgiving
but don't know what?
There are some fun traditions many families have. You can create a "blessing
box" and have each person put as many blessings as they want in
the box. Then read them aloud during dinner. No names are needed. It's
just fun!
Also, you can decorate a photo album and include various pictures of the
family throughout the year and share and talk about the stories behind
some of the pictures.
During dinner, you could also have everyone share something they are thankful
for this year.
Be creative, start something new in your family this year!
Hope you have a memorable Thanksgiving filled with many Blessings!
Dr. Nina
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February 2006 - Valentine's Day- Gifts on a Budget
January 2006 - New Year, New Beginnings
December 2005 - A Metamorphose and Christmas
November 2005-Are you ready to
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October 2005 - Are You Independent?
September 2005 - "How to Attract
Abundance"
August 2005 - Storms of Life
July 2005 - What Script are you Reading
in your Life?
June 2005 - Perserverance
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