The Teacher Garden - DECEMBER
The Heights Child Development Center
IT'S CHRISTMAS BREAK ... ENJOY
What, oh, what will you do with all of your time off? Hopefully you can answer that with rest, relax, renew and enjoy the spirit of the season. However, many of us cannot. In this issue, you will find some (hopefully) helpful tips on how to enjoy your Christmas and New Year surrounded with loved ones.
Some "Relaxing" Tips for the Christmas Season
The #1 Holiday Survival Skill for Parents
- Give up on perfection and accept that real parents get reality holidays, complete with messy kitchens, cranky kids and events that you can't get to because somebody needs a nap
- Pare back your schedule to do only the essentials. Just say "no" to whatever doesn't bring you joy.
- Make sure you nurture yourself and stay in balance. Start by getting enough sleep.
- Focus on family connection, rather than shopping or events.
- Just say "no" to comparing yourself to anyone else. You can't see inside their family; you can only do what seems right for your family in this moment, and that is more than enough.
- Be sure your own expectations of the season are reasonable. (What makes you think your difficult relative will suddenly be less difficult this year?)
- The minute your mood veers from loving to frenzied, stop. Hug your children and regroup.
- Count your blessings and say thank you for everything good in your life, every day.
- Find ways to laugh at what will inevitably go wrong.
- Pat yourself on the back and congratulate yourself on a job well done, not just in December, but all year long.
None of our December holidays are about shopping or Instagram. They are about the transformative power of faith, love and light. So fill your home with the real meaning of your holiday by focusing on presence instead of presents ... which means keeping your own cup full, so you can fill everyone else's.
(Excerpt taken from article written by Dr. Laura Markham, Ph.D.)
The OPS Christmas Program was a HUGE Success!
All of the kids' performance was spot on!
Our logo was jazzed up for the occasion!
The Worship Center was the perfect location for our program!
Event Information
Christmas Eve Services at The Heights
If you are looking for a place to worship this Christmas, you and your family are invited to visit The Heights for Christmas Eve Services. There are two service options, one beginning at 3:00 p.m. and one at 5:00 p.m. May the Lord bless and keep you this Christmas season!
When?
Thursday, Dec 24, 2015, 03:00 PM
Where?
201 West Renner Road, Richardson, TX, United States
Event Information
Teacher Work Day / Student Holiday
Don't forget our fun teacher work day on Tuesday, January 5th before the kids return on Wednesday, January 6th!
When?
Tuesday, Jan 5, 2016, 08:30 AM
Where?
201 West Renner Road, Richardson, TX, United States
Do you have an idea or submission?
If you have any ideas you wish to share or pictures of a fun art, experiment, etc form your classroom to share, please email them to Jennifer at jpoff@theheights.org for inclusion in our next monthly Teacher Garden!
The Heights Child Development Center
Email: jpoff@theheights.org
Website: http://www.theheightscdc.com
Location: 201 West Renner Road, Richardson, TX, United States
Phone: 972-238-7289
Facebook: facebook.com/theheightscdc