Teaching Children About Family Tradition
By Colleen Brunetti, M.Ed., C.H.C The holidays are a wonderful time of year to bring out cherished family traditions and begin to share them with your child. From favorite dishes served at a special meal – to the music played, to the way gifts are given – how we celebrate with family is likely steeped in tradition. While your child is caught up in the whirlwind of holiday excitement, take some time to also slow things down and explore together why you do what you do. Generations: Begin with a grandparent, or an older friend or neighbor, that …