End-of-the-year Tips For Parents and Families To Cherish Moments and Celebrate Togetherness

1. Reflect on Memories: Take time to look back on the year’s highlights and share your favorite moments as a family.

2. Express Gratitude: Encourage everyone to share what they’re thankful for, fostering appreciation for one another.

3. Create New Traditions: Consider starting a new family tradition that everyone can look forward to in the new year.

4. Celebrate Each Other: Acknowledge individual accomplishments within the family, no matter how big or small.

5. Volunteer Together: Dedicate time to help those in need, teaching valuable lessons about compassion and kindness.

6. Write Letters to the Future: Encourage each family member to write a letter to themselves for the next year to reflect on their hopes and dreams.

7. Compile a Yearbook: Create a scrapbook or digital album showcasing the year's favorite memories and milestones.

8. Set Goals Together: Discuss goals for the next year as a family, supporting each other’s dreams and ambitions.

9. Have a Family Meeting: Share thoughts about the past year, discussing what worked well and what can be improved.

10. Reflect on Growth: Talk about ways each family member has grown over the year, reinforcing the importance of personal development.

11. Reconnect with Extended Family: Make an effort to reach out to relatives, strengthening family bonds.

12. Celebrate Love: Take time to express love and appreciation for each other, reinforcing the family’s support system.

13: Create a Vision Board: Together, visualize the goals and aspirations for the upcoming year through creativity and collaboration.

These ideas can help create lasting memories and strengthen family bonds as you close out the year!

-Rashawna Schumacher, LMFT