The special things we look forward to as a family and the everyday routines we abide by such as the time we get up, feed the dog, walk and socialize the dog at the park are traditions that bind a family together.
A strong family has a commitment to one another and keeps increasing in strength because of the time we spend together. Samples of traditions that we need to recognize are:
Celebration Traditions. These are things we do for special occasions such as holidays, birthdays, anniversaries, etc. and we can celebrate these events for a very special member of our family, our dog.
Family traditions. Having the family cook and eat dinner together and lets not forget the family evening dog walk.
Families that have the strongest ties have the most traditions of rituals in their life. Rituals provide a sense of continuity, understanding and love that strengthens families.
Why else do we need traditions and rituals?
Time to relate or communicate with each other.
Help in adapting to new stages of development, crisis or the flow of events. Things like learning a new hobby or caring for our pet
A time to heal and from a loss or disappointment in life. Using this time to talk about good times and pull together in times of loss of a loved one or a pet.
Time to affirm family values. The craft projects we do for the holidays or special family events.
The time we celebrate together. Special events in our lives including holidays and birthdays.
There are many reasons that some families feel disconnected. For example, moving out of the area, family separation and divorce, loss of a loved one are some factors that cause the family not to be as close as before. As we grow older our needs stay the same and so does our desire to share information with those who are younger. As you recognize the traditions and rituals in your families, take time to recognize the strength you gain from them. They make your family unique and provide understanding, continuity, closeness and appreciation for one another.
Start today, by realizing that daily things you do that make your family special. Realize that those little things done together are really memories in the making. Always include our four legged friends in these memories and traditions.
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