seasonal classic “A Christmas Story” has its marathon on TNT and TBS. For 24 hours straight on Christmas Day, the networks will air and re-air and re-air “A Christmas Story.” The tradition has been around since 1997, a source from the network told The Post. The source said that the annual tradition “showcases the power of nostalgia.” The 1983 movie, directed by Bob Clark and based on Jean Shepherd’s 1966 book “In God We Trust: All Others Pay Cash,” follows Ralphie Parker (Peter Billingsley, now 52, who also appeared as one of the elves in another seasonal classic, “Elf”), a boy who wants a Red Ryder Carbine Action 200-shot Range Model air rifle for Christmas — but everyone from his mom to a department store Santa Claus warns him, “You’ll shoot your eye out!” Sure enough, he does have an eye-related mishap after getting the rifle for Christmas, but as an adult, he reflects that it was the best present he ever got.Other vignettes in the movie follow his dad, or “the Old Man,” played by Darren McGavin, who died in 2006 at age 83.
Key phrases to avoid at Christmas to keep your kids happy, according to family psychotherapist
02.12.2023 - 09:23 / ok.co.uk
As Christmas gets closer and closer, it can be tempting as a parent to use Santa and the promise of gifts to keep excitable children in line. However, using presents and treats as leverage, or telling them Father Christmas won't come if they misbehave in the run-up to the big day has been discouraged. In fact, one behaviour expert believes that this is a serious mistake and that it may make things much worse.
Fiona Yassin, a family psychotherapist, has advised parents to be cautious of the words they use with their children in the run-up to and during Christmas. She explained that there are a number of problematic phrases that parents and caregivers use that can sap the joy from the festive season for children. Fiona, the founder and clinical director of The Wave Clinic, has revealed three phrases to avoid in order to prevent your children from acting out.
1. "Santa will put you on the naughty list if you don't behave" A classic saying every parent has probably used at least once, however, Fiona believes it could have a detrimental impact. She says: "Santa's naughty and nice list can be anxiety-inducing for children, especially for those with existing mental health challenges." "Parents can be tempted to ward off bad behaviour with the threat of the naughty list.
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