Several months ago I mentioned that my mom gave me a 1993 issue of Shining Star magazine. Included in this issue is an excerpt from Jody Capehart’s book – Cherishing and Challenging Your Children. The article called “Making Meaningful Memories”, contains practical tips to create family traditions and memories throughout the year. Each month, I will be featuring suggestions from this article and Ms. Capehart’s book.
August:
1. Plan for Back to School, together. Buy school supplies together and organize them. If your child is attending public or private school, drive by the school.
2. Pray about the school year together. Be excited about it with your child. If your child has concerns, fears, and doubts, be sure to address them. {Be excited together about all the things your child is going to learn this year.}
3. Take a picture on the first day of school in the same location (i.e., by the front door, beside a certain tree)