New Year's holidays are a great time to restore and strengthen family relationships. There is an opportunity for everyone to be together, to solve long-delayed issues and, as a result, to become closer to each other.
Think back to the past
At the end of the outgoing year, we remember what it was like, what was good, what we achieved. Thinking about the best moments is provided by "fuel", which fills us with new strength. To return to the past every time, you can use family photos. Find the best photos of the year with the whole family: different moods, facial expressions, places and seasons. Make a collage or temporary tape. So that what inspires and nourishes you, was before your eyes.
Do what you promised long ago
How many times in a year have you promised your child, as soon as there is time, to go with him to the water park, to the zoo, or to enroll him in a robotics club? If you put everything together, you get a whole mountain. Broken promises undermine trust. A leaf with desires will help to balance the situation. Ask the household members to write down everything that they promised to do, and if this is still relevant, try to implement it.
Try new
The monotonous pace of life dulls emotions, weekends and holidays become predictable. In order not to "sour" and get new bright emotions, do something with the whole family that you have not done before. Discuss what you would like to do, but did not have enough time for it. Collect ideas from each member of your family, evaluate them, and get started. This will not only unite your family, but also give vitality.
Communicate
Communication with family is something for which there is never enough time in the cycle of life. Long vacations provide an excellent opportunity to fully communicate with loved ones, and not throw words between cases. In addition, each of us wants to be not only heard, but also listened to. Therefore, have a tea party with your family, without TV, phones and books. Discuss what happened during the day, or just chat about interesting topics. Show interest in the interlocutor, ask questions.
Learn from experience
How many times have you wanted to write down your mom's cake recipe or learn a more detailed family story from your grandmother? It all seems to you that there is time and you will have time for everything. Nevertheless, work and everyday life continue to consume time. Make time for family traditions during your holidays. Finally, write down the recipe for the family pie. Ask grandparents to record childhood memories on the recorder. Make a video about your family. Save this and pass it on to the next generation.
Say thank you
Not every family has a habit of giving thanks for something good. But sometimes each of the household is so lacking in recognition of their merits. A simple "Thank you" can cheer you up and make it clear that the person and his contribution to family life are appreciated. Start a bank of gratitude for all winter holidays. Let everyone write what they are grateful for. For example: “Thank you mom for a delicious lunch”, “Thank you daughter for helping you clean the house.” At the end of the vacation, open the jar and read. It will inspire you and "Thanks" will become a family, good habit.
