Have you been following the ‘Happy Family Habits’ by MPMK (Modern Parents Messy Kids)? It’s such a great series posted every 21 days (It takes 21 days to build a habit!) for families to teach children to practice happiness. In an effort to find more happiness at the Kim’s resident, I’ve started following this series and tried practicing one item at a time. I’ll be writing about the post-stories on them so stay tuned for that. The list keeps going but here is the first 10 habits that we are starting with… (be sure to follow the link to find details on How-To’s ideas by MPMK!)
Kennedy’s at Hyannis Port, 1959 / by Mark Shaw
Sharing your childhood photo albums, chatting about your childhood stories. [Read more…]
Setup a gratitude bowl or bulletin board to write down what you are thankful for. [Read more…]
Go unplugged more few mins every day to pay 100% attention to moments. [Read more…]
Say Yes to impractical things every once in a while. [Read more…]
Memories are made from traditions, big and small. [Read more…]
Teaching something new can also be meaningful. [Read more…]
Create consistent bedtime. [Read more…]
Find a spot where you can chat with your kids on a regular basis (e.g. at bedtime) and be a good listener. [Read more…]
A sense of gratitude has been proven to be one of the biggest determinants of happiness. [Read more…]
Think about a practical way to share with people who are less fortunate in your life, in your area. [Read more…]
via Modern Parents Messy Kids ‘Happy Family Habits‘ series.
