Rituals are practices that have meaning, are symbolic of your family values, and help form your child's identity. There is growing research that show that kids who grow up in homes that practice family rituals tend to be emotionally stable and more resilient to stress and trauma because it gives children a deeper sense of identity, belonging, security and connectedness. Rituals can grow love. This time of the year is a wonderful time to begin and practice your family rituals.
Why Do Families Need Rituals?
The Importance of a Family Ritual
Consider This:
What family rituals do you want to incorporate into your life with your children? Any from your family growing up? Any new rituals you would like to begin?
EXTRAS
60+ Ideas for Family Rituals/Traditions
Here's an interesting quick read from NYT that came out just recently --
Family Birthday Rituals, Distinctly Ours
For parents in the afternoon class-- Here's a follow up to the Language Development Handout
11 Ways to Jumpstart Language Skills
Why Do Families Need Rituals?
The Importance of a Family Ritual
Consider This:
What family rituals do you want to incorporate into your life with your children? Any from your family growing up? Any new rituals you would like to begin?
EXTRAS
60+ Ideas for Family Rituals/Traditions
Here's an interesting quick read from NYT that came out just recently --
Family Birthday Rituals, Distinctly Ours
For parents in the afternoon class-- Here's a follow up to the Language Development Handout
11 Ways to Jumpstart Language Skills