\nJoyful homes aren\u2018t perfect, but they CELEBRATE!<\/h1>
Joyful homes aren\u2018t perfect, but they CELEBRATE!<\/h1><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>Celebrations <\/b>are not just a nice bonus, they are an important part of building a strong family life. What<\/i><\/b> we celebrate is an effective way to communicate our values to our kids, and how<\/i><\/b> we celebrate becomes a crucial element of our family culture: a warm way for members to stop their routine and connect around what\u2019s important.<\/p>\n
Celebrations don’t need to be big, complicated or expensive, nor do we have to stick to just major holidays or birthdays. For example:<\/p>\n
\n- Celebrate Baptismal days by lighting a candle at dinner and saying a blessing for that family member, recalling the events of that day.<\/li>\n
- At dinner or bedtime, do a “win of the week” where each family member shares something difficult they persevered at doing.<\/li>\n
- Pick 2 or 3 saints that are special to your family. On their feast days, read a short bio from the internet and have dessert.<\/li>\n
- Often we move from one thing to the next without pausing to reflect. On the way home from a tournament, recital, play or other accomplishment, make a habit of asking questions such as:\n
\n- How did this accomplishment make you feel?<\/li>\n
- How have you improved since last year?<\/li>\n
- What obstacles did you overcome to get here?<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/section><\/div>
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Celebrations <\/b>are not just a nice bonus, they are an important part of building a strong family life. What<\/i><\/b> we celebrate is an effective way to communicate our values to our kids, and how<\/i><\/b> we celebrate becomes a crucial element of our family culture: a warm way for members to stop their routine and connect around what\u2019s important.<\/p>\n
Celebrations don’t need to be big, complicated or expensive, nor do we have to stick to just major holidays or birthdays. For example:<\/p>\n
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- Celebrate Baptismal days by lighting a candle at dinner and saying a blessing for that family member, recalling the events of that day.<\/li>\n
- At dinner or bedtime, do a “win of the week” where each family member shares something difficult they persevered at doing.<\/li>\n
- Pick 2 or 3 saints that are special to your family. On their feast days, read a short bio from the internet and have dessert.<\/li>\n
- Often we move from one thing to the next without pausing to reflect. On the way home from a tournament, recital, play or other accomplishment, make a habit of asking questions such as:\n
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- How did this accomplishment make you feel?<\/li>\n
- How have you improved since last year?<\/li>\n
- What obstacles did you overcome to get here?<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/section><\/div>