Introduction Summer is a magical time for families, a season filled with sunshine, laughter, and endless opportunities to create lasting memories with our kids. However, in our digital age, the constant buzz of notifications and the lure of screens can distract us from truly engaging with our children. This summer, …
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Introduction Shared meaning impacts all facets of married life. When Jeff and I agree on the importance of prayer, how we are going to raise our kids, and our future goals, we have shared meaning. And while we have lots of shared meaning in our marriage, there are still areas …
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Wise Advice I remember several years ago my sister was talking with me about “lasts.” She commented that when our kids are little, we celebrate every first – first giggle, first tooth, first steps – you get the idea. And on and on. Even through college. But we rarely take …
I love traditions. They bring me comfort and I love sharing them with my kids. I enjoy reflecting on the traditions of my youth, then recapturing them with my own kids. On Thanksgiving morning, I make a simple breakfast – monkey bread is my favorite to serve. I make a …
The origins of family traditions For generations, women in my family have gathered on Christmas Eve to prepare a seven-course meal to celebrate the coming Savior. The meal is said to include foods from all geographic systems – fish from the sea, rice and barley from the fields, mushrooms from …
What Are Your Favorite Traditions? What are your favorite family traditions? Think about your favorite holiday celebrations as a child. What do you see? Smell? Hear? Do you feel cared for? Excited? Family traditions carve deep memories for us. When we share them with our children, we are extending the …
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