Thanksgiving is a holiday that focuses on appreciating what we have. Many Americans celebrate this holiday by planning special time with loved ones and sharing a feast. While the events of the day can be taxing, numerous families enjoy the tradition and the time spent together. However, we can reap the benefits from a core part of the holiday—gratitude—on a daily basis, with a lot less stress and effort. Gratitude has received a fair amount of academic study. Scientists have

Does your child set impossible standards for himself? Does he become upset when his projects or activities do not work out exactly as planned or are not perfect? He may spend too much time on a simple task and get lost in unimportant details. Perhaps your child doesn’t want to begin a task because of a fear of failure. If these descriptions sound familiar, your child may be a perfectionist. While mild perfectionism is often rewarded by parents and teachers, there needs to be