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Give Thanks the Old-Fashioned Way: Tips on Teaching Children to Write Thank-you Notes

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A handwritten note shows you care! Our exclusive Diamond Personalized Note Cards for boys can be customized for free up to 12 characters. Set of 24 with white envelopes, $12.99. Seal the deal with our exclusive Round Initial Seals in green or blue. Set of 144 personalized with your initial, $8.99

 

‘Thank you’ is the best prayer that anyone could say. I say that one a lot. Thank you expresses extreme gratitude, humility, and understanding.

-Alice Walker

Children learn manners and gratitude from their parents.  From an early age, we teach our kids to say please and thank you, but it’s also important that they learn to formally thank those who give them gifts or do something special for them.  Learning this skill as a youngster will help them as adults, when they have to write a thank-you note after a job interview or one to thank their boss.

“Gratitude may be crucial to compassion, empathy, and even happiness,” says Jeffrey Froh, an assistant professor of psychology and the director of the Laboratory for Gratitude in Youth at Hofstra University in Hempstead, New York.  “Grateful kids tend to be much more satisfied with their lives,” says Froh. “They do better in school and are less materialistic, less depressed, and less envious. Their relationships are much stronger and more supportive.” In one study, grateful kids even reported fewer physical symptoms, like headaches, stomachaches, and fevers (from Real Simple).

Here are few helpful tips for teaching your children the art of being thankful.

-If your child can’t write yet, ask her to draw a picture to thank Aunt Anne, or she can tell you what she would like to say, and you can transcribe on her personalized stationery.  After all, it’s the thought that counts.

-Be sure any gift is acknowledged, no matter how big or small.  This gets children in the habit of being appreciative.

-We thank someone even if we don’t care for the gift.  Explain that it still took some time and thought to choose and wrap the present, so we must say thank you.

-Insist that notes are written within a week of receiving the present to avoid procrastination and encourage organization.

-Remind your children that grandma loves to receive mail from them, and will love to save your note or artwork

-Keep it short and sweet, but heartfelt.  Don’t just say “Thank you for the sweater.”  Add that it is very soft and warm and you will love to wear it to school.

-Let your children choose their own stationery so they will enjoy writing notes.  Kids love to see their own name on anything, so personalize and/or monogram their note cards, notebooks, pencils and stickers.

-Have your child select the stamps too!  The more involved kids are in the decision-making process, the more interested they become.

 

 

 

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Pendant, Argyle and Stripe Personalized Note Cards designed by Jillian Yee-Pham, exclusively for Lillian Vernon.  Each design comes in a set of 24 notecards personalized free of charge. Blank inside with 24 white envelopes. We’ll print your note cards with the name or message you choose.  Ideal for thank you notes, invitations, and everyday correspondence, $12.99 each.  Colorful Personalized Pencils (#2 hardwood), are great for school or perfect for home or office. Set of 12, $11.99, two or more sets, only $9.99 each.  Choose from many colors HERE.  Exclusive to Lillian Vernon.

 

 

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Make a good impression with our Diamond Personalized Note Cards, customized for free up to 12 characters. Set of 24 with white envelopes, $12.99Seal the deal with our exclusive Round Initial Seals in green or blue. Set of 144 personalized with your initial, $8.99  Colorful Personalized Pencils (#2 hardwood), are great for school or perfect for home or office. Set of 12, $11.99, two or more sets, only $9.99 eachChoose from many colors HEREExclusive to Lillian Vernon.

 

 

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Our new and exclusive Personalized Ballerina (above) and Rainbow Collections (below) for your pretty little princess, designed by Maureen Anders.  Customized collection includes:  Spiral-bound Notebook, with 50 pages, $9.99; Colorful Personalized Pencils (#2 hardwood), are great for school or perfect for home or office. Set of 12, $11.99, two or more sets, only $9.99 each; Luggage Tags, only $6.99 each; Water Bottle, $14.99 each; Personalized Note Cards, $12.99 for a set of 24.

 

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Seal it with a hug, heart and a kiss!  I Love You Because Note Cards and Envelope Seals

Designed exclusively for Lillian Vernon, by Jillian Yee-Pham, our I Love You Because Correspondence Cards and Envelope Seals let them know you take declarations of love seriously. Flat cards with “I love you because…” on front have four short lines to fill on reverse, plus white envelopes.   Note Cards, set of 24, $12.99; Set of Seals comes with 144 self-adhesive stickers, $8.99.

 

 

 

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Your little hero will love his own collection of Personalized Super Hero Gifts, designed exclusively for Lillian Vernon by Maureen Anders.  Choose from Personalized Spiral Notebook, 50 pages, $9.99; Super Hero Note Cards, Set of 24 for $12.99; Cool and Colorful Luggage or Backpack tags, strap included; $6.99; Personalized Super Hero Water Bottle, $14.99.  Shop entire Super Heroes Collection HERE.

 

 

 

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Encourage organization and planning with our colorful NEW Graphic Photo Frame Calendars. Exclusive to Lillian Vernon, each month features a die-cut to frame your 4 x 6″ photo. Buy 1-5 for $14.99 each; Buy 6-11 for $11.25 each; Buy 12 or more for $9.00 each. Shop all of our Calendar Designs HERE. Lillian Vernon Exclusive

 

 

 

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Document your love, loss, hopes and dreams with this inspirational 2017 Celebrate Photo Frame Calendar by Designer Jillian Yee-Pham. A memory for each month of the year! These calendars each have a die cut to frame your 4″ x 6″ photo. $14.99 each or buy six or more for only $11.25 each, and 12 or more for only $9.00 each!

 

Shop our entire collection of personalized stationery HERE

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