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It’s National Family Month!
National Family Month is celebrated each year between Mother's Day and Father's Day.
Debbie’s Daily Dose of Food for Thought
According to KidsPeace, the organization that developed National Family Month, “Child-development experts have described 'family' as someone who has a strong emotional attachment to another.” Consider doing something special with your family over the course of the next few weeks in honor of National Family Month. Remember, “The love of a family is life’s greatest blessing.” Here are some things to know about National Family Month.
How to Celebrate
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National Family Month “encourages family relationships and focuses on developing healthy, confident kids.” So why not plan to spend some time together as a family? You can play a game, watch a movie or plan to have at least one meal together a day. Who knows, this could become a welcome habit you can continue throughout the year!
Little Things to Do Together
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Take a together, bake, bike ride and attend your as much as possible. Doing these things will show your support and love and create wonderful memories. Click here for more suggestions.
Resources to Help Your Children
There are several helpful brochures available for free. Download one about “How to Make Your Home Safe,” “7 Standards of Effective Parenting,” or “15 Ways to Help Your Child through Crisis."
KidsPeace is a private charity devoted to helping children. Founded in 1882, it was initially called Children’s Home, then Wiley House and now KidsPeace. National Family Month was started to raise awareness about the importance of family and became official through an act of Congress in 1998.
