With all the things going on in the world, children can easily get confused, worried, and downright scared. Make sure you have regular conversations as a family about daily action steps you can take to help keep the focus on what CAN be done. For example, try talking with your kids today about one thing they can do this week to help someone. Small acts of kindness can add up to having a more positive outlook for both children and parents. “Children rely on the adults in their life to provide safety and a sense of control” (E.N.R.I.C.H. Your Relationship With Your Child, 2021).

TGIF! Fridays are great but Friday nights are even better! Tonight, as you wind down from your week, try a little game. See how many times the word ‘fantastic’ can be used! “It’s dinner time!” “Fantastic!” “Time to brush your teeth.” “Fantastic!” “I forgot to do my homework.” “Fantastic!” Of course, that’s not really fantastic but it certainly changes the mood, right?! Lightening things up at the end of a week with this, or any sort of silliness or game, can help you and your family get in the right mindset to have a great weekend, which definitely sounds good, right? No – it’s FANTASTIC! 🙂

Happy St. Patrick’s Day! When you were growing up, how did you celebrate? Did you get pinched if you weren’t wearing green? What kinds of things do you remember about this special day? Share those memories with your child! It not only encourages conversation but it can help your child learn more about you and your experiences, making you more of a ‘person’ rather than just a ‘parent.’ 🙂

Have you hit the middle of the week slump?! Get a bit wacky to liven things up! Check out the calendar of things you can celebrate. Some of them are so much fun! For example, did you know there was a National Middle Name Pride Day!? Get wild this Wednesday and have everyone in your family use their middle names. Have fun!

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Thankful Tuesday, 3-1-22

Today is thankful Tuesday & as I watch the snow falling for the umpteenth time this winter, I’m thankful for vacations! This is the vacation week for schools here in New Hampshire and falling snow means more fun on the slopes. As you go through your week, see if you can squeeze in some sort of ‘vacation’ with your family – even if it means taking a break from your usual Tuesday routines. A little time off helps our communication, connection, and caring.

“Memories made together last a lifetime.”