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SPIRIT

THANKS30 DAYS OF

This November, improve your physical health by remembering all
you have to be thankful for.

DISCOVER JUST HOW many reasons you have now to reduced risk of stroke later in life.
to be happy by coming together as a family Happy people have also been found to live
each night in November. That makes a total of longer than those who are unhappy.
30 days of being thankful as a family.
REMEMBER WHAT
Every day, have each member of your family ‘THANKSGIVING’ ACTUALLY MEANS
write down one thing he or she is thankful
for. In the evening, share what you wrote with When possible, remember to actually give
each other. No reason is too small. Express thanks to those who inspire your reasons to
your gratitude for friends, family or those be thankful. Let people know you’re grateful
small things you take for granted every day but for everything they do for you. They may,
shouldn’t. You should always be grateful for in turn, become more grateful because
good health! And the more you’re thankful for, you expressed your appreciation.
the healthier you may be.
WE WANT TO HEAR ABOUT
One Harvard study showed that enthusiasm, YOUR 30 DAYS OF THANKS. SHARE
hopefulness and the ability to manage stress WHAT YOU’RE THANKFUL FOR AT
can reduce the risk of heart disease. Other WWW.FACEBOOK.COM/NAVICENTHEALTH.
scientific studies have linked a good attitude

SITTING AT THE WITH THE FAMILY gathering around the dinner table this holiday season, you have a
great opportunity to teach your children about table manners.
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Covering the basics of table manners with children while they’re young gives them a
H43012_Navicent [P].indd 3 head start in social situations. Use the word “TABLE” to help your children remember these
five tips:
»» T is for time. It’s not time to eat until kids have washed their hands and face, and

everyone else has been served.
»» A is for ask. Remind your children to say “please pass the cranberries” instead

of reaching across the table.
»» B is for bites—nobody wants to see them! Everyone should chew with mouths closed

and wait to talk until after swallowing.
»» L is for leave. Before coming to the table, people should leave their phones behind. After

dinner, they should leave a compliment for the chef.
»» E is for excused. Help your children remember not to leave the table until they’ve asked

for and received permission.
Teaching your children table manners can help them participate in conversations.
During the holidays, this may give them opportunities to get to know visiting friends and
loved ones better.
Washing before eating can also prevent germs from getting into food and causing
sickness. A healthy holiday is a much happier one!

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