Traditions
Why do families need rituals?
Why do we need rituals? It's primal. They help us move emotionally from one place to another; they ease pain, acknowledge growth, and create connection.
Holiday Rituals that Nurture Family Connection
Extraordinary moments often masquerade as ordinary life. So look around the
pandemonium and remind yourself to soak it all in and smile.
December: Meaningful Traditions for Families
December traditions to look forward to every year, with not an obligation among them.
8 Tips for Busy Families to Reclaim the Holidays
Making Merry, Making Meaning:Eight Tips for Busy Families to Reclaim the Holidays
Holiday Survival Guide
Holidays without tears. Yes, it is possible!
Help Your Child Discover His Inner Angel
Let your kids make a “Wish List” of all the ways they’d like to make the world a better place. Then let each person in the family choose one thing to do to address one of those issues....
Great Homemade Presents to Make With Kids
Making presents with your kids is one of the pleasures of the season. Who cares how it comes out? Take photos of your child making the present and Grandma will think it's priceless.
Books to Help You Explain Death to Kids
Death is one of the great mysteries of life. Each of us will lose loved ones throughout our lives, and each of us will die. Yet few of us talk about death. And most of us find ourselves at a loss when we're faced with explaining death to our children, especially at a time when we're grieving ourselves. Books can be a tremendous help in explaining death to our children. Seeing that others have experienced loss helps kids to feel less alone with the trauma of losing a loved one, whether that be a parent or even a pet.
