Family traditions provide a space for family members to share stories and experiences, allowing each other to strengthen their sense of family identity. Traditions also promote and strengthen certain family values, such as connecting with one another, being kind and
Family Traditions Connect Generations
Traditions are often passed down from generation to generation. They provide an opportunity for the entire family to gather and participate in the tradition, creating connections between older and younger generations within the family. These connections can help family members
Belonging and Unity
Family traditions help us feel like we belong and give us a sense of security and unity within our families. Spending time with the people we love creates feelings of joy, acceptance, and warmth. It is so important to create
Connecting through Traditions
Special traditions allow family members to bond and feel connected as they spend time laughing, telling stories, and celebrating together. Whether you are making a meal or yummy snack, doing arts and crafts, playing games, or singing and dancing, by
Celebrating Family Traditions
Holidays are a time for joy, laughter, and celebration. They provide a special opportunity to spend time together as a family and to make lasting memories through family traditions. With Halloween approaching, we will be sharing reasons why family traditions
Dignity, Respect, and Love
When someone you care about is being abused, there are many practical ways you can provide support. As we’ve discussed in the previous blogs in this series, these ways may include asking them what help they need, helping them to
Promote Safety
What can you do to help someone in an abusive relationship become more safe? As we’ve discussed in the first 3 blogs in this series, important considerations in answering this question for a person in your life are: #1: Avoid
April 9th & 10th, 2019: Family Village Resource Fairs
Know Your Limits
When helping someone you care about who’s in an abusive relationship, it’s important to know, honor, and protect your own limits–including your emotions, knowledge, and physical safety. In today’s post, we will explore each of these and suggest strategies for
Ask How You Can Help
Although it may sound simple, if you’re trying to figure out how to help someone in an abusive relationship, just ask them what they need. By asking them what types of help and support they can use from you, you