Rituals

Toothbrushing Ritual: Name That Toonth

November 28, 2011
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Most kids don’t like their teeth brushed. Not my 8 and 4-year old granddaughters. They love it when I brush their teeth, because I play a game called Name That Toonth!

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Dinner Ritual Born of 9/11

September 13, 2011
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On the day after 9/11, my husband and I started a ritual we’ve continued to this day. When we sit down to dinner, we light a candle and say something we’re grateful for that day.

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Rituals Create Lasting Memories for Children

August 26, 2011
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The simple rituals from our childhood can bring back such vivid memories of people and places we cherished and help create the bonds that define our relationships.

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Holiday Traditions Link the Generations

November 30, 2010
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Sitting around our Thanksgiving table with my granddaughters made me realize why I value holiday traditions so much. These familiar rituals are the links that connect the generations.

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I Remember Grandma Amelia

September 23, 2010
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September 23 is my grandma Amelia’s birthday. A second generation San Franciscan, she was born in 1893 and lived in the City until she passed away at age 93.

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Online Storytelling Resources

September 17, 2010
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When I was growing up, I loved listening to my grandmother’s stories. Now I’m carrying on this tradition with the benefit of modern technology.

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The Kissing Hand Eases Separation Anxiety

May 18, 2010
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After helping my 3-year old granddaughter get over her separation anxiety, I did some research and discovered The Kissing Hand by Audrey Penn, a sweet book that can help children deal with their separation anxiety.

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