A little preparation
Two small things to try
Choose one simple family ritual.
Make room to skip it when it does not suit the day.
Optional ideas for everyday family life. Choose what works for you.
Baby’s first year · Chapter 2
Week 22
A tradition can be modest: choosing a photograph at the end of a month, recording a relative's story or picking a book together. Choose something that fits your time and resources. You can change it later without having failed at keeping a tradition.
Family lifeREAD. REFLECT. PREPARE.
A tradition can be modest: choosing a photograph at the end of a month, recording a relative's story or picking a book together. Choose something that fits your time and resources. You can change it later without having failed at keeping a tradition.
Reviewed development information for this week is being prepared. Explore the practical ideas and reading below in the meantime.
A little preparation
Choose one simple family ritual.
Make room to skip it when it does not suit the day.
Optional ideas for everyday family life. Choose what works for you.
Agree on the item, its condition and its return before a generous offer becomes a source of confusion.
A small collection with clear stories can be easier to enjoy than a cupboard full of objects you feel obliged to keep.
A clear meeting point, a shared bag list and permission to change the plan can reduce the organising work around a day out.