Ideas for celebrating
A collection of simple and meaningful ideas to celebrate families and the connections that matter most.
For families and individuals, perhaps you could:
Give kids lots of hugs & smiles
Take time just to be with children
Remember to look after adult relationships
Ask for help if you need it
Catch up with extended family and friends
Adopt’ a granny or grandpa at the local nursing home or hostel
Encourage your family to write a documentary or make short movies on issues important to them – and then hold a “Premiere Night”
Have an all of family cooking night
Have a family movie marathon
Have a family sports carnival
Hold a family talent quest night
Be active and eat healthy foods together
Have a special family breakfast before work and/or school
Let the children make dinner for the adults – and choose the entertainment!
Paint each other’s portraits
Celebrate what makes your family great!

