St. Patrick's Day Humor & Irish Sayings

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On St. Patrick's Day, everyone is Irish for the day.  So this year make sure you're full of Irish humor and sayings! Here are some of our favorites for you. Happy St. Patrick's Day!

"St. Patrick, the patron saint of Ireland, is one of Christianity’s most widely known figures. But for all of his prevalence in culture, namely the holiday held on the day of his death that bears his name, his life remains somewhat of a mystery." Learn more @ History..com "St. Patrick, the patron saint of Ireland, is one of Christianity’s most widely known figures. But for all of his prevalence in culture—namely the holiday held on the day of his death that bears his name—his life remains somewhat of a mystery."

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Humor for kids:

 

1. What do you call a fake rock in Ireland?
      -A Sham Rock

 

2. When is an Irish Potato not an Irish Potato?     
     -When it is a FRENCH fry!

 

3. Why shouldn’t you iron a 4-leaf clover?

      -Because you don’t want to press your luck!

 

4. Why can’t you borrow money from a leprechaun?

      -Because they are always a little short.

 

5. What would you get if you crossed Christmas with St. Patrick’s Day?    
     -Santa O'Claus 

 

6. Do leprechauns make good secretaries?

      -Yes, because they are great at short hand.

 

7. Why was the Irish river so rich?

      -Because it had 2 banks.

 

8. Do leprechauns get angry when you make fun of their height?

      -Only a little!

 

Irish Jokes:

 

1. An American lawyer asked, "Paddy, why is it that whenever you ask an Irishman a question, he answers with another question? "Who told you that?" asked Paddy.

 

2. Reilly went to trial for armed robbery. The jury foreman came out and announced, "Not guilty." "That's grand!" shouted Reilly. "Does that mean I can keep the money?"

 

3. Slaney phoned the maternity ward at the hospital. "Quick!" He said. "Send an ambulance, my wife is goin' to have a baby!" "Tell me, is this her first baby?" the intern asked. "No, this is her husband, Kevin, speakin'."

 

4. A Kerryman rang Aer Lingus and asked how long it took to fly from Dublin to London.
   "Just a minute sir," said the girl on the desk.
   "Thank you," said the Kerryman and hung up.

 

5. A fellow walked into a bar in Dublin and asked the barman if he had heard the latest Kerryman joke,
    "I'm warning you," said the barman, "I'm a Kerryman myself."
    "That's allright," said the fellow, "I'll tell it slowly."

 

6. A man hired a Kerryman as an assistant to take phone calls. One day the phone rang and when the Kerryman answered he hung up immediately.
    "Who was that?" asked his boss.
    "Some fool saying it was a long distance from New York. I told him everybody knew that."

 

Irish Sayings:

 

1. May you be afflicted with the itch and have no nails to scratch with!
    -Irish Curse

2. Here's to your roof,
    may it be well thatched
    And here's to all
    under it -
    May they be
    well matched.
    -Irish Toast

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Teach Your Child To Set and Reach Goals

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 Unlocking Parenting Success with Family Goals

 Set Clear Goals for Your Family's Success

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Engage actively in your child's life to achieve parenting success. Strengthen family bonds through shared goals.

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Build a solid foundation for success by fostering strong family connections. Active involvement fosters a thriving family unit.

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Collaborate with your family to reach shared objectives. Unity in goals leads to collective success.

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Acknowledge and celebrate achievements on your parenting and family success journey. Positive reinforcement fuels continued success.

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Craft a path to parenting success by setting and achieving family goals. Strengthen bonds and celebrate milestones for lasting success.

Parents can help their children have more success in life and in school, by investing the time to teach them how to set and reach goals.  One day it might be the goal of earning a college scholarship; today the challenge might be being ready when the school bus comes.   Think of it as a time investment.  Break the task process into baby steps.  You are teaching your child the fundamentals as they accomplish a step by step process of skill building. Consistent hard work is one of the most important habits of your child's future success.

Your tasks are to teach, be a role model, and reinforce each productive behavior step. 

If you positively reinforce each skill along the way you will enjoy the bonus of building your child's self confidence.   It can be simpler than you think.    

Parenting Tips:  8 Steps To Teach Your Child Goal Setting

1. Sit down and discuss with your child what they would like to accomplish. One example might be becoming certified as a scuba diver. The goal needs to be decided by your child.  You may need to help point your child in the right direction; however, ultimately, your child needs to develop the goal. 

2. Remember that the goal needs to be small and attainable.  Don't try to reach for the moon.  This will only cause frustration.

3.Write down the goal that your child wants to accomplish.  You may have to help walk your child through the steps.  This is a learning process. 

4. Discuss with them the challenges that they may come across.  Attaining a goal can be frustrating and challenging.  Don't make their goal sound unattainable;, let them know that they will meet challenges.  However, they can overcome these challenges with perseverance. …and with your help.

5. Next, discuss the steps of reaching this goal and the due date.  If the goal is reading a 277 page book for a report or earning a scuba certification,  you and your child need discuss what the next steps would be.  If the 277 page book and report is due in two weeks,  25 pages per night is much less daunting task than attempting a marathon read the night before the report is due. 

6. Write down the steps and establish a chart, if needed. 7. Develop a time table for each step and take the first step together. If the goal is becoming a certified scuba diver, signing up for the classes comes next. The time table might include the following:   Classes take the test, sign up for the dive trip to complete your Open Water Dive.

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The History and Legends Behind Valentine's Day

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Unlocking the Origins: The Legend of St. Valentine

Every February 14th, love takes center stage as we celebrate Valentine's Day, a tradition dating back to the Middle Ages. The heartwarming exchange of flowers, candy, and cards has become synonymous with expressing affection. But who is the mysterious St. Valentine, and how did this romantic celebration originate?

Legend has it that during the reign of Emperor Claudius II, he imposed a ban on marriage for young men, believing that unmarried soldiers were more formidable. Defying this decree, St. Valentine, a Roman priest, secretly married young couples, valiantly standing up for love. The consequences were severe, as Emperor Claudius II ordered St. Valentine's execution upon discovering his clandestine acts.

An alternative legend tells the story of an imprisoned St. Valentine who, before his untimely demise, fell in love with his jailer's daughter. This poignant tale claims that St. Valentine initiated the tradition of sending love letters, signing them with the now iconic phrase, 'Your Valentine.'

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Thanksgiving

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Thanksgiving Day is the fourth Thursday in November, but many Americans take a day of vacation on the following Friday to make a four-day weekend, during which they may travel long distances to visit family and friends.

The holiday dates back to 1621, the year after the Puritans arrived in Massachusetts, determined to practice their religion without interference of the government. After a rough winter, in which about half of them died, they built a friendship with neighboring Indians, who taught them how to plant corn and other crops that could flourish in New England's soil and climate.

The next fall's bountiful harvest inspired the Pilgrims to give thanks by holding a feast and celebration for their friends and community.

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