Healthy Hearts... cont. from 21
Topeka Elementary
actual day of The Holidays in perspective. Celebrating what is important is
the heart of The Holidays, not the day
Judy Guthrie from Champs and
itself. Meaningful traditions can still
Tramps came to the Topeka Elemenbe created outside of “The Day.”
tary fourth graders to do a presenta• Children really want love and care
tion. Students learned how to take care
more than material things. I’ve been
amazed working with kids over the
years at their honesty - they really
desire to know they are loved and cared
for above all else. Even though “society” says gifts are most important to
kids at Christmastime, I can’t think
of one child I have worked with who
would say they would want the latest
gadget instead of knowing their parents or caregivers loved them unconditionally. If finances are tight, enjoy the
holiday as a day set aside to give time
and encouraging words to children.
Love is the gift that has no cost, yet is
priceless.
• Celebrating who and what is most
important to you is the essence of The
Holidays. Plain and simple.
As autumn quickly slips into the
holiday season, be reminded that
healthier, less-stressed hearts results
in healthier, less-stressed homes. And
in that, there is peace.
of dogs, how to keep them healthy, and
what to do if they come close to a dog
they do not know.
Pictured are students from Mrs. Kramer’s class as
well as one of Guthrie’s dogs. Photo Submitted
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