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The holidays are coming, and many people have special family traditions they enjoy observing this time of year. Family traditions hold values and beliefs that are passed down from one generation to the next. Traditions help children feel a sense of belonging and consistency in their family. Identity is often found in the tradi- tions and values of our families. These traditions can be very simple, such as eating dinner together at the table or watching a movie together every Fri- day. They are activities that take place in a consistent manner and show the importance of togetherness. Family traditions help bond fami- lies together, as they link generations. Children that have traditions imple- mented into their lives are found to be more resilient and well-adjusted. Tra- ditions can teach children values about religion, heritage, and culture. In an article by Bill and Kate McK- ay titled "Fatherhood, Relationships, and Families," they state, "Research- ers have found that family traditions and rituals can provide comfort and security to children, even if a main source of their stress originates from within the family itself." It is also important to keep things positive during the time of bonding. Be intentional in setting aside time, such as during dinner, to keep the conver- sation positive and upbeat. The great- est source of bonding occurs during times of high emotions. Establishing a family game night is a great opportunity for many laughs and positive interactions (as well as stress relief ). By establishing routines, you are showing your children that quali- ty time with them is important. Consistency of family traditions is especially important during challeng- ing times, such as moving to a new ar- ea, parents' divorce, or the loss of a loved one. Grief is often a time when families bond through rituals, such as taking flowers or special items to the burial grounds or planting trees or flowers in memory of their loved one. Creating a traditional way to remem- ber those who have passed away can help in the grieving process. Volunteering is another tradition that many families take part in togeth- er. Working together opens up impor- tant conversations regarding person- al views on helping others. It also pro- vides children with important life les- sons, while spending important time bonding as a family. Identifying your values and what is important to you can be a good start in brainstorming ide- as for new traditions to implement in- to your family. Family traditions often occur dur- ing holidays and special events, but they can be implemented into routines throughout the year. Even if your chil- dren are grudgingly participating in your traditional events, they will some- day appreciate the effort that was put into them. You are giving your children so much more than the activity itself; you are passing on family values and life lessons. When you are observing your family traditions this year, remember there is a deeper meaning you are in- stilling in and providing for your chil- dren. This column is written by Kacie Shipman, LSW, school social worker for Youth First, Inc., a local nonprofit dedicated to strengthening youth and families. Youth First provides 54 Mas- ter's level social workers to 75 schools in 10 Indiana counties. Over 38,000 youth and families per year have access to Youth First's school social work and after-school programs that prevent sub- stance abuse, promote healthy behaviors, and maximize student success. THANKSGIVING LEFTOVER HAND PIES MEALS IN Monica's MINUTES Happy Thanksgiving! This is the time of year where we take a special day to be thank- ful for all the blessings in our lives, and, of course, we eat! Once the big meal is all done, you are likely to have leftovers. Now, in my house, leftovers do not last very long. They are usu- ally completely gone by the next day. But, since I know that some of you don't like leftovers, here is a recipe that allows you to make a completely different meal from them. I hope your holiday is happy and that you have fam- ily and friends with whom to celebrate. If you know of someone in need, take a plate of food to them or in- vite them to your party. It will make their day. Enjoy! INGREDIENTS • 1 (14.1-ounce) package store-bought pie crust • All-purpose flour, for dusting • 1/4 cup leftover mashed sweet potatoes • 1/2 cup leftover stuffing • 1/2 cup 1/4-inch diced leftover roasted turkey • 1/4 cup leftover cranberry sauce, plus more for dipping • 1 large egg • 1 teaspoon whole milk • Leftover gravy, for dipping DIRECTIONS 1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F and line a bak- ing sheet with parchment paper. 2. Roll out the pie crust with a rolling pin on a lightly floured surface to 1/8 inch thick. Cut out rounds of dough with a 4 1/2-inch round biscuit cutter and transfer them to the prepared baking sheet. Gath- er and reroll the scraps if necessary; you should have a total of 12 rounds. 3. Spread 1 teaspoon sweet potato in an even layer over half of each round, leaving a 1/4-inch bor- der around the edge. Top each with 2 teaspoons stuffing, then 2 teaspoons turkey, and finally 1 teaspoon cranberry sauce. ( You may redistrib- ute some of the filling among the rounds so all the piles are even.) Whisk together the egg and milk in a small bowl to make an egg wash. Brush the egg wash around the edges of each dough round. 4. Fold over each dough round to cover the filling, creating 12 half-moon shapes. With your fingers, press the edges together to seal, and then press with a fork to seal securely. 5. Brush the top of each hand pie with the remain- ing egg wash. Make 3 small slits with a small par- ing knife on the top of each pie to let the steam escape. Bake until the dough is cooked through and golden brown, about 30 minutes. Serve warm with extra cranberry sauce and gravy on the side for dipping. Source: foodnetwork.com Packing for holiday travel is akin, I would imagine, to packing for place- ment by the Witness Protection Pro- gram. When you don't know where you'll wind up, you have to prepare for everything. Will we wind up in a boon- docks motel hours away from our des- tination? Mars? Better pack that water purifier in case we get a flat tire in the desert and have to slurp from the last puddle of stagnant liquid. My SUV is already packed to the brim. Sure, there's the to-be-expected necessities for a full day of travel. We have movies, toys, snacks. But it gets more absurd than that. It's not just mov- ies; it's the type of movies. Yes, there are the favorites, but mustn't we also prepare for the sudden toddler tan- trum that could turn those miles into hours of questioning our life's choic- es? What if she suddenly decides she doesn't want to watch anything other than "Peppa Pig" episodes? What if she suddenly decides Peppa is demon spawn and terrifies her? What if all she wants are Christmas movies? What if she decides she's agnostic and Christ- mas has become too capitalistic and yearns for the artistic purity of "Citizen Kane"? I can't listen to her screaming for Rosebud for 13 straight hours. I just can't. So we take all the movies, from "Pulp Fiction" to "Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs," because who knows. I know it's ludicrous. Obviously, my toddler and kindergartner will not be watching "Pulp Fiction," but some- how it's comforting just knowing that it's there, that a solution is in the SUV. We're gonna make it! The snacks are no different. Yes, Goldfish and juice boxes abound. But we can't rely on those. What if my son decides he is a vegetarian and the resem- blance of Goldfish crackers to animals makes his stom- ach churn? Perhaps my daughter will become an orthodox fruitarian some- where around Virginia and question whether Apple & Eve juice boxes only use ap- ples that fell off the tree naturally rath- er than be plucked before their time. Road travel does something weird to kids. Not that you can blame them; I don't think I'd be too sane being held in a five-point harness for endless hours, either. Perhaps it's a type of illness that affects their minds from lack of motion and decreased blood flow. On New Year's Eve a couple of years ago, I had a fever of 103 and kept hallucinat- ing a vampire lying next to me in bed. It seemed perfectly natural that the vam- pire would be there. I presume the car tantrums feel similar for my kids. Why wouldn't I have thought to bring along the monsters from under their beds for a game of "I spy" while we inch down the highway? Duh, Mom! The car is filled with pool noodles and blowup rafts. Sure, we're going to snow-covered Washington, D.C., and no, my parents don't have a pool, nor do they belong to a pool. But hey, you never know. There was that one Thanksgiving when my cousin stayed at a nearby hotel with an indoor pool, and man, was it a disaster that my kids didn't have the same floating unicorn that their cousins did. In general, my kids are pretty remarkable little be- ings. They are thoughtful and grateful and just very willingly gave away half their toys to a charity. But there is something about travel that brings out the beast in all of us. Driving under a full moon or not, we all become like werewolves. Most of the crazy comes from me. Packed in the back of my car is a Pack 'n Play for my toddler — despite the fact that she sleeps in a big-girl bed now. But who knows what travel will bring? Maybe she will become a sleep- walker and take herself on a sleepy stroll down the block as I used to as a kid. Better keep her locked up in breathable netting! Something frenetic takes hold of me, causing me to want to make the trip as joyous as possible by planning for every possible disaster — an impos- sible feat. I think back to when I used to be an adventure tour guide in the Outback, long before kids or marriage. I used to pack my water bottle, my sleeping bag, an extra pair of contacts, a flint and a big knife. I figured that was all I needed to survive whatever would come my way. Now I have pool noodles in Novem- ber. Safe travels, everyone. Like Katiedid Langrock on Facebook, at http://www.facebook.com/katiedid- humor.