Discussion for Thursday (9/17) and Monday (9/21)
Now that you've made a family mission statement, it's time to anchor your mission into family rituals. Put what you believe into practice. These practices that have meaning, are symbolic of your family values, and help form your child's identity. The research continually shows that kids who practice family rituals are more resilient in times of trauma and can be more emotionally stable. Rituals can be practiced daily, weekly, monthly, seasonally and annually. And while you're at it, think about your family narrative, as discussed in the article below.
The Stories That Bind Us
Why Do Families Need Rituals?
Consider This:
What family rituals did you practice in your family growing up that you want to incorporate in your life with your child? What are new rituals you would like to begin?
Now that you've made a family mission statement, it's time to anchor your mission into family rituals. Put what you believe into practice. These practices that have meaning, are symbolic of your family values, and help form your child's identity. The research continually shows that kids who practice family rituals are more resilient in times of trauma and can be more emotionally stable. Rituals can be practiced daily, weekly, monthly, seasonally and annually. And while you're at it, think about your family narrative, as discussed in the article below.
The Stories That Bind Us
Why Do Families Need Rituals?
Consider This:
What family rituals did you practice in your family growing up that you want to incorporate in your life with your child? What are new rituals you would like to begin?
All Joy and No Fun, by Jennifer Senior Book Discussion
This
week we will discuss Chapter 1,
at 9:40 in the morning classes (on Thursday, 9/17 and Monday, 9/21), and
1:00 in the afternoon class
(Thursday, 9/17).
Comments
I think this infographic will greatly compliment your article.
http://visual.ly/does-modern-parenting-hinder-brain-development
This discusses how modern parenting can hinder brain development. Enjoy!