One thing we do is to have "Celebrate _____ Day" each month for the boys. On the day of their birth each month, we "celebrate" them by letting them choose a meal or do something special. It's not a gift giving frenzy or an excuse to spend... just a way to let hte boys know that they are special not only on their birthday but all year through.
My friend, Vicki, has another thing they just started: 5 Things. Each night before bed, the kids or the parents go through 5 things that are positive and good about that child. It could have been 5 things good about the day...or things they're good at. But what a way to eand their day on a note of positivity! I think I'll start trying that tonight.
this is a fantastic idea! I might use this tonight!
ReplyDeleteThat is a great idea. We've been telling each other our favorite part of the day for a while now. Any way you can end the day on a positive note is a good thing.
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