February is American Heart Month, and I’ve partn February is American Heart Month, and I’ve partnered with @MedIQCME and Duke Health to raise awareness about atrial fibrillation (AFib), also known as irregular heartbeat which affects 12 million people.My father was diagnosed with AFib and my family has a history of this condition, so I do my best to learn as much as I can about it.

I’ve learned that when the atrium’s squeezing becomes irregular, blood doesn’t flow as smoothly through the heart and clots can form. Those clots can travel to the brain, disrupting the oxygen supply and causing a stroke. People with AFib are at approximately 5 times greater risk for stroke than those with regular heartbeats. Stroke is a leading cause of death and also of serious, long-term disability. It is essential to get to a hospital quickly if you suspect a stroke in yourself or others.Learn the acronym FAST to recognize the signs of stroke: 

F = Face. Ask the person to smile. Does one side of the face droop?

A = Arms. Ask the person to raise both arms. Does one arm drift downward? 

S = Speech. Ask the person to repeat a simple phrase. Is the speech slurred or strange?

T= Time. If you see any of these signs, call 9-1-1 right away.

Take this survey (link in bio) for the chance to win 1 of 5 $100 VISA gift cards—takes less than 10 minutes.

Thanks, @mediqcme, and Duke Heart. Supported by an educational grant from the Bristol Myers Squibb and Pfizer Alliance.
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Contributors, Holidays, Kids & Parenting · November 17, 2014

5 Fun Ways to Teach Kids About Thanksgiving


5 Fun Ways to Teach Kids About Thanksgiving

With Thanksgiving just around the corner, if you’re anything like me, you’re busy working out how many people you need to cook for and who’s going to sit next to whom at the dinner.

However, Thanksgiving is so much more than just turkey and great food. It’s about giving thanks, being grateful, expressing our thankfulness to your heritage, our community and those we love.

That is the spirit of Thanksgiving and one that we can instill in our children and our own selves in fun and interesting ways.

Here are 5 fun ways to teach kids about Thanksgiving:

1. Read about Thanksgiving

Books are our window to the world and it’s no different with Thanksgiving. Reading together is not only a fabulous bonding activity but also, a great learning process.

Books like, The Pilgrim’s First Thanksgiving, T is for Turkey: A True Thanksgiving Story and P is for Pilgrim: A Thanksgiving Alphabet are wonderful ways to teach children about the Thanksgiving story and help them understand what this holiday is all about.

2. The Thanksgiving Dinner Table Game

This is a sweet and simple way to instill a spirit of being thankful in little ones. Before everyone digs in, have all the members of the family, share 3 things they’re thankful for this year.

It’s a great tradition and easy way for even the youngest to participate in Thanksgiving.

3. Express Gratitude by Sharing and Caring

Thanksgiving is all about being grateful, sharing our blessings and caring for the community.

Volunteering at the your favorite charity, donating  to the Goodwill or Salvation Army cooking a lovely meal for an elderly and lonely neighbor or inviting them over are some sweet and simple ways to celebrate Thanksgiving while teaching our children what it’s all about.

4. Complete Thanksgiving Activity Sheets

The Internet has a TON of amazing Thanksgiving activity sheets that the kids can fill in while you cook dinner. The edHelper site, in fact, has some of my fave resources, including a Daily Thanksgiving Activity lesson book!

Scholastic, in fact, takes kids on a virtual Thanksgiving field trip and a trip back to The Mayflower via their The First Thanksgiving resource site.

It can be actually fun to do these together!

5. Make Thanksgiving Dinner Together

Finally, you can involve the family in the making and celebrating of Thanksgiving dinner. From setting the table to helping you mix the salad veggies or knead the bread dough, kids of all ages can help with prepping and preparing the Thanksgiving dinner and you can talk about the Pilgrims and how they’d have made certain things and also, about what each one of you is thankful for.

Do YOU have any fun family activities that infuse the spirit of Thanksgiving into the celebration?

Prerna-Malik

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Prerna Malik is the owner of The Mom Writes, a site that offers smart solutions to work-at-home moms. When she isn’t blogging for a living or running a social media agency with her husband, she’s baking cupcakes with her daughter or organizing a closet in her home.  Download her free eBooks on organizing and productivity for busy mom entrepreneurs today!


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February is American Heart Month, and I’ve partn February is American Heart Month, and I’ve partnered with @MedIQCME and Duke Health to raise awareness about atrial fibrillation (AFib), also known as irregular heartbeat which affects 12 million people.My father was diagnosed with AFib and my family has a history of this condition, so I do my best to learn as much as I can about it.

I’ve learned that when the atrium’s squeezing becomes irregular, blood doesn’t flow as smoothly through the heart and clots can form. Those clots can travel to the brain, disrupting the oxygen supply and causing a stroke. People with AFib are at approximately 5 times greater risk for stroke than those with regular heartbeats. Stroke is a leading cause of death and also of serious, long-term disability. It is essential to get to a hospital quickly if you suspect a stroke in yourself or others.Learn the acronym FAST to recognize the signs of stroke: 

F = Face. Ask the person to smile. Does one side of the face droop?

A = Arms. Ask the person to raise both arms. Does one arm drift downward? 

S = Speech. Ask the person to repeat a simple phrase. Is the speech slurred or strange?

T= Time. If you see any of these signs, call 9-1-1 right away.

Take this survey (link in bio) for the chance to win 1 of 5 $100 VISA gift cards—takes less than 10 minutes.

Thanks, @mediqcme, and Duke Heart. Supported by an educational grant from the Bristol Myers Squibb and Pfizer Alliance.
Another flower arranging therapy Reel, this time w Another flower arranging therapy Reel, this time with roses and a little Stevie Wonder. I could do this all day! 🌹 #traderjoes #flowers #roses #therapy #selfcare
Mimosas, beignets, and Benedicts, oh my! Brunch is Mimosas, beignets, and Benedicts, oh my! Brunch is my absolute favorite meal and @louieswinedive in Clayton treated us so well! I will definitely be back. 

#brunch #stl #stlouis #food #stlfoodie #hosted
Brunch vibes. #latergram #brunch #stl #stlouis Brunch vibes. #latergram #brunch #stl #stlouis
A generous heart is always open, always ready to r A generous heart is always open, always ready to receive our going and coming. In the midst of such love, we need never fear abandonment. This is the most precious gift true love offers – the experience of knowing we always belong.” — bell hooks
One more week before she goes back to school for h One more week before she goes back to school for her second semester. Reppin #stl and @seriessixcompany. 

#stlouis #collegekid #stlmade #mykid
Flower arranging has become the self-care I didn’t know I needed. It’s a tranquil and relaxing experience for me. Get into it. 💐 #traderjoes #flowers #therapy #selfcare
It was about a mellow mood & self-care for me toda It was about a mellow mood & self-care for me today as I spent the first day of the year taking care of my mind, body, and soul. It went something like this…. #newyear #selfcare #overforty #fortyish
We made it a family night at @stlouiswheelpark. A We made it a family night at @stlouiswheelpark. A time was had and memories were made. Grateful that I got some extra days with these guys (thanks Southwest—now run my son back his reimbursement 😂).
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