S T J O H N S
DECEMBER 2021
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FROM THE EDITOR
ST JOHNS COUNTY SCHOOL SUPERINTENDENT ’ S LETTER
BOOK NOOK
HEALTH CORNER
As parents we should check in with ourselves over what our own expectations are and not extend them to our kids ”
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HOLIDAY 911 FOR PARENTS : REKINDLE YOUR SPIRIT IN TEN MINUTES FLAT
AROUND THE WORLD , A HOLIDAY TOUR
GREAT FINDS FOR CHRISTMAS AT LOCAL BUSINESSES
LIGHT UP YOUR LIFE : CELEBRATE THE HOLIDAYS AT A LIGHT DISPLAY
HOW TO MAKE HOLIDAYS BETTER FOR KIDS
SEVEN EXPERIENCE GIFTS TO GIVE KIDS THIS SEASON
EIGHT THINGS MINDFUL PARENTS DO DIFFERENTLY
TRY A LITTLE GENTLENESS
THE FAMILY GATHERING : A SURVIVAL GUIDE
18 BUDGET-FRIENDLY HOLIDAY TRADITIONS
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