All Things Thanksgiving
It's the most wonderful time of the year!
We love the holiday season! Thanksgiving is so wonderful for the extra time spent with friends and family! By Orlando moms and FOR Orlando moms, our “All Things Thanksgiving” Guide is filled with things to do, make and enjoy this Thanksgiving holiday!
Thanksgiving Meal Options
Top 10 Things to do in November!
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make aย Thanksgiving craft
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Give Thanks
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send notes to nursing homes
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make gratitude rocks + leave in the neighborhood
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donate to aย Food Bank
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have aย sโmoresย party
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makeย apple spice cupcakes
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make chili
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bake aย pumpkinย recipe
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tailgate at aย Footballย Game
Recipes
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Navigating the Holidays with a Picky Eater
- Involve them in the prep. Most kids love helping, whether thatโs in the kitchen or with the table setting. Even if you know they arenโt going to dig into the spread, give them a special job so that they are contributing and feel part of the day. You never know, maybe theyโll be game to try one of the foods that they help make!
- Feed your child beforehand. We all know the joy of having a hangry child on our hands. If you know theyโll eat limited foods at the table, consider giving them a pre-meal so they have something in their stomachs at the get-together.
- Itโs OK if your child only eats the bread. The holiday meal is too high stakes for most picky eaters to venture outside of their comfort zone. Letโs stop pretending that it may be the day they decide to eat a carrot or dig into the brussels sprouts. If they only want a roll and a sliver of turkey, then fine (tbh if my boys haveย anyย turkey Iโll be celebrating.) Let them enjoy their meal without the pressure of filling their plate to be polite, and then you can enjoy yours.
- Give small portions. Involve your child in their food selection, and if theyโre open toย trying something new, give a small portion so as not to overwhelm them. They can always go back for seconds if they like it or recreate that dish again after the holiday.
- Set boundaries where you need to. Hope fully it doesnโt come to this, but if well-meaning family members comment on your childโs near-empty plate or overtly praises their cousin for being such a โgood eater,โ you may need to have a quiet word with them. Generally, with kids, especially picky eaters, itโs best to keep conversations around food positive and to a minimum. Often people just want to help, but it can quickly become a lot of pressure for a child to shoulder and the last thing you want is for them to feel ashamed at the table.
Crafts and Decor
Supporting Families with Autism Spectrum Disorder During the Holidays
For families withย Autism Spectrum Disorderย children, the holidays can be a complicated time. For many, the idea of gathering with friends and family is a welcome one, but they may worry about ensuring gatherings are comfortable for their ASD child.
Holiday Shopping
For the Non-Drinkers
8 Holiday Mocktails for the Non-Drinker or Soon to be Mom
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