DAY TWENTY - Give First, Happy Hanukkah, Merry GIVE-mas, Santa news and more

Welcome to the podcast! We are on Day 20 - this is going by really fast!

Our topic today covers Giving to Others

Today we look at giving to others being a giving person is very special

Christmas can be a time of great excitement and mystery

We can't wait to see the gifts piled around the tree

We enjoy giving and receiving gifts

but what if there was a gift that did not come wrapped in a box with shiny christmas wrapping paper, no bow, and it didn't rattle around in the box when yo shook it?

Giving first before getting isn’t always easy us to understand when we are young.

When we give, we focus on others and today we are going to look at 4 ways that we can continue to be generous throughout the year.

1. The Joy of Giving

can you be just as happy giving a gift this year as you are receiving one?

when we find joy in giving we unlock joy in our lives

giving to others is not just a one day christmas event - it can be everyday

2. Share your Talents

Giving doesn't always require money, a store or a purchase - you can give something that nobody else can give - you are unique and special.

what is one thing you are awesome at doing - play the piano, write a poem? Be creative - because giving does not always cost money

3. Generous with Time

We love to do, what we love to do

when we put away the things that we want to do - like our phones, tablets and gaming - we create time for others

time is valuable because they don't make more of it

who can you give more of your time to?

4. Generous with Kindness

Be generous and kind with your words

your words can make people strong or weak

give back to others by building them up and making others around you important

Let's give our best this year, even if it does not come from a store

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DAY NINETEEN - Be Helpful, Selfie shares a Santa Secret, Listener messages, News and more

Selfie shares the secret to how Santa's sleigh is powered! We get some listener messages today, Big news out of the North Pole and Santa is caught napping!

We learn about being helpful today

are you a helpful person?

Do you help others? Helping provides them the opportunity to grow up to be a better person.

when we help others we build up our character.

Christmas is often associated with giving and sharing.

There is nothing more meaningful and fulfilling then to be generous to those in need especially this time of the year.

This is why Christmas is also the best time to help others.

Here are five reasons why helping others will actually benefit everyone:

1. Helping others will help us to see life differently.

Helping others will allow them us to see the world beyond our daily life.

Being helpful will help to teach us to be thankful for what we do have and to be happy in the simple things.

This Christmas, help them realize this by donating their old toys to someone that does not have what we have.

2. Helping others will teach us about sharing

Sharing their time, talent and treasures will help them realize that Christmas is not about how much they will receive but how much they can give.

That whatever material or financial “excesses” we may have in life will have more meaning when shared with others in need.

3. Helping others makes us aware of our community

Make it a Christmas tradition to do random acts of kindness such as giving a bottle of water to a tired security guard in a mall or sending a greeting card to a neighbor or friend who may be alone this season.

4. Helping others creates more compassion and humility.

we need to learn to care.

Being exposed to helping others will help us to be humble instead of thinking too highly of ourselves.

We will also learn to be more sensitive to the needs of others rather than being too pre-occupied with what will only benefit them.

Make a list together as a family of the people they wish to help and how they think they can help them.

5. Helping others will lead to real happiness.

Helping others creates happiness for all.

Knowing that we have made another person happy will allow everyone to experience real joy in their hearts.

Try this!

Try being a “secret Santa” to one person that you wish to make happy.

Start with someone in your family, or a neighbor, or even a playmate.

you are never too young or too old to be helpful

Santa is watching, let's be helpful today!

Selfie, how do you help others?

Santa how can we help at home? What can we do?

Thanks everyone - let's be super helpful today!

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DAY EIGHTEEN - Forgive Others, A Post Turtle, Selfie's Story , North Pole news and more

Welcome back to Day 18! Today we look at forgiveness - why it is important for all of us to forgive others!

Selfie shares a story about a carrot and a lie

We find out what a Post Turtle is and we look at our topic of forgiveness by talking about...

10 Ways to to Forgive others

1. Forgiveness with no conditions

forgive regardless of the other person’s response - forgiving someone for what they have done or said is more for us than for them really - we stop letting what they have done hurt us when we forgive and let it go

2. It’s Not About Being Right

When you forgive someone, it should never be about being right.

3 No rules

By placing rules on our forgiveness, we are not truly forgiving.

“If you make my bed for the next week I will forgive you.”

That’s not forgiveness.

Forgiveness is given without rules or conditions.

4. It might take time

forgiveness can't be forced.

when it forced, we really don’t mean it, nothing gets solved.

Give it time.

5. there are always 2 sides to forgiveness

We really only see our side of an issue.

We need to be able to see things from the other side.

Our side is only part of the story.

Forgiving is much easier when we know the whole story and not just half of it.

6. Don’t hide forgiveness

when we don't forgive, it can lead to all sorts of future problems.

we start to not like people that we haven't forgiven

we see someone that we haven't forgiven and we turn and walk the other way - we don't even want to see them, or talk to them, ever again.

this can be painful for you and the other person

Forgiveness is like a bridge that connects two people that have been separated

7. The Inside Eventually Comes Pouring Out

when we don't forgive people it can change us and make us not a fun person to be around - we become part of the problem over time

8. Teach Them To Serve

Giving forgiveness helps us to be humble and not proud.

be mindful of the needs of others.

9. The Golden Rule

“Treat others as we wish to be treated ourselves.”

what if we made a mistake and dis something wrong - how would we want the other person to treat us? Would we want their forgiveness if we made the mistake?

however we want to be treated, we need to treat people in the same way

10. forgiveness doesn't Keeping score

we all want to be forgiven. Then tell them to do likewise.

Forgiveness is not like sports

In sports we keep score of the points - we put the score up on the board so that all can see

Some people keep score of all the bad things that other people have done and do not forgive and let it go! When we throw away the bad thing that happened, it means we don’t remind the person again that they did it. It means we start over.

Our homework today - to think of one person that we need to forgive and then tell them that we forgive them

forgiveness is a great way to stay on Santa's nice list.

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DAY SEVENTEEN - Show Love, Selfie Talks about his family, Twinkle takes us for a walk, news and more

Feel the love in this episode! We love creating this podcast just for you!

We wanted to show you that showing love can impact others around you and make you a nicer person

We share Five Ways to Express Love

Gifts - Some people express and feel love through gift-giving. Giving flowers, clothes, a favorite treat, or a handmade item is one way people demonstrate that they are thinking about you.

Acts - Another way to express love is to do something kind or helpful for another person. By doing a chore or making a meal for your loved one, you can show them that they are important to you.

Time. - Spending quality time together is also an expression of love. When a person gives you their undivided attention, or makes time to take a walk or do another activity together, they are expressing that you are a priority in their life.

Touch - Love can be expressed through physical affection. Holding hands and sitting with the one you love!

Words - Some people feel and demonstrate love through words. Giving compliments and encouragement, saying “I love you,” and leaving notes of affection and appreciation are all ways of letting people know how much they mean to you.

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DAY SIXTEEN - Be Grateful, Listener letter, voice message, special request and more Elf Alexa Fun

Here on day 16, we are looking at being grateful

Being grateful is a skill.

Being grateful is a positive way of looking at life.

Being grateful can increase our happiness

Let's be more thankful for everything that they have.

here are 10 Ideas on how you can be grateful

1. Say please and thank you.

using our manners shows that we value others - we appreciate those around us that love and care for us, even in the little things, like picking up our socks...

2. Help someone else

This could be your neighbor down the street, grandma, or someone you know who is not having a good day

3. Volunteer.

maybe your family could buy some extra food for the homeless shelter, soup kitchen or bring some pizzas to your local fire fighters over the holidays - what could you do as a family?

4. Send out thank you cards.

show your gratitude for those who have helped you this year - it could even be your letter carrier or delivery person that has brought you your mail or packages all year - have you said thank you?

5. Find something special about every day

Look around, our world is full of magic - from sunrise to sunset, there is beauty all around us - and we all live in different cities and countries - we have something special that no one else has ever seen before - look for something special around you today

6. Share your gratitude at bedtime.

Take five minutes at the end of the day to tell someone what you are grateful for - what is it from your day today that was special?

7. Compliment others.

Share the things you appreciate about another person.

8. Write it down

If you are really little, paint or draw a picture of what you are grateful for and put it on the fridge, if you are older write down the things that you are grateful for

9. Tell someone

write a letter to someone who has made you feel special. this could be an email, a christmas card or even a phone call

10. Your family could start a family gratitude list.

Post this list on the fridge. Add to it when necessary.

Being grateful takes work, you can start today

be grateful, and tell someone too!

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DAY FIFTEEN - Self Image - Christmas Traditions, A Special Call, News, and more

If you are going to be nice to others you need to be nice to yourself!

Who do you see when you look in the mirror?

Today is all about liking the person you see in the mirror we have special homework for you to do here on Day 15!

Are you up for the challenge?

Here is more about our topic...

Creating a Positive Self-Image

What is self-image? Self-image is the personal view, or mental picture, that we have of ourselves.

Self-image are the words that describe the who we are, including such things as intelligent, beautiful, ugly, talented, and kind.

The image we see in the mirror may be a real or fake view of who we really are.

Based on this view, we develop either a good or bad self-image.

A good self image shows us what we do well and what we can do better.

A bad self image only looks at the things that we do not like when we look in the mirror

How we think and feel about ourselves affects those around us How can we create a positive self-image?

Self-image is not permanent. A healthy self-image starts with learning to accept and love ourselves.

It also means being accepted and loved by others. How to develop a positive self-image

Has someone given you a label? Is it good or bad? Make a list of your positive qualities. Ask significant others to add to that list Don't compare yourself to others what are you good at? Love yourself - you are special, there is no one like you you are unique Here is something that we want you to do today.

Get a piece of paper and a marker or a pencil write down something about you that makes you smile I am smart, I can ride a bike, I can play the piano, I am a good friend, I take care of my dog, I love people, I am special, I make people smile, I am silly, I give great hugs

Write down something about yourself and then stick that message on a mirror in your home. Every time you look at the mirror, read that note out loud - every time see it, say it and hear it - over and over and over you are unique, special and important there is only one you in this entire world.

That makes you special - you are special see it, say it and hear it will you try this today?

Ask your parents to help you - try it and see what happens!

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DAY FOURTEEN - Be Creative, Meet the Elf DJ, Santa Question and Message, Selfie Loves Elf Tube

We share our podcast studio with the morning drive DJ - he drops by during our podcast to see what we are up to! Selfie tries "Elf Tube" - did you know there are tiny elf cats? Apparently there are - we didn't believe it either!

We answer more Santa Questions on today's episode

We also look at being creative

6 Ways to become more creative

Being creative allows us to be more flexible and become better problem solvers. When you can solve problems you are able to help others at the same time!

1. Allow time to dream and wonder

One of the main ways to become creative is to wonder. Like why is the sky blue? Why does the ocean water have waves and not the water in lakes or ponds? How does gravity work? And so on. Find the answer to what you are curious about - this is a great way to be a better student - you will learn many things if you never stop wondering!

2. Share what you learn

Some kids are awesome at music, some kids are great playing sports, or reading, maybe math is your superpower! Help those around you that might not be great at the piano, or can run as fast as you, help your friend read better, or show your classmate how to understand a math problem. If you learn and do not share, you are not helping others!

3. There is more than one way to Solve Every Problem

There are multiple ways to solve a problem and also different perspectives to look at everything. Be open to others, how they do things, how they think - you can learn a lot from others around you

4. Be Curious

We are born curious. When you are thirsty you get a drink of water, when you are curious you fill up your knowledge tanks with information that will help you for the rest of your life!

5. Read for fun

Limit TV or other screen time of your kids to make room for creative hobbies like reading as it encourages thought activity which in turn promotes creativity. If you can read for fun and not because you have to, you will fall in love with books

6. Try something new

Try something new - something that you have never done, you might find that you could unlock a fun new activity, sport or hobby that you would have never known about if you had not tried it for the first time

Being creative is very important - it helps us to think big, accept others and their differences and become a better person

Be creative today - try something new!

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DAY THIRTEEN - Be Positive, Selfie's New Toy, Santa News and Facts

Selfie plays with his new Elf-Alexa, we look at how we can be more positive, check out our Christmas Song Choices this year and much more!

Here are four ways that we can be more positive:

• Always Give Your Best Effort – If we give our best effort in all that we do and think we will be able to realize what they are truly capable of. Trying hard can lead to more confidence, and help us to develop a positive attitude about the world around us
• Give Back To Your Community – Volunteering as a family can help us to connect with others. Even activities as simple as helping others, spending time with someone that is lonely or giving to people in need, these acts help us to focus on our community Our actions can make a positive difference in the world, buy helping others we will be more positive about who we are, and about our community.
• Practice Positive Self-Talk – We need to use gentle words when talking to others. A great way to develop this skill is to talk to ourselves as if we were talking to our best friend. If we wouldn’t say something mean to our best friend or loved one, we shouldn’t say it to ourselves. The way we think directly impacts our behavior and feelings about the world. If we can think positively about ourselves, we will likely feel the same way about the world around us.
• Take Ownership & Responsibility For our Actions – We all need to realize that we have control over the outcomes of the challenges that we face. Reducing anxiety and practicing problem-solving skills at a young age can have a huge effect on how we think and act for the rest of our lives. Being confident is one of the best ways to help encourage positive thinking.

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