by Michaela
Good family traditions can increase a child’s sense of security and emotional well-being. Here are a few ideas: Read stories or books aloud together. Film family celebrations or take pictures that help children recall pleasant memories. Place photos in frames or in albums to view together. Tell family stories. Watch movies or television shows together [...]
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by Michaela
Some traditions can be really quirky and very family specific. The highlight of Christmas morning for the Dirmeyers of Maryville, Tennessee, is not opening presents or feasting on goodies. Instead, it’s finally learning the answer to the burning question “Who’s got the rutabaga?” The family’s root-vegetable ritual began when 16-year-old twins Joseph and Haley were [...]
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