Raspberry jelly-filled donuts make me feel seen and loved. My husband and kids all know that when I was a little girl, my dad would take me out for this special treat, which became our ritual. Now, when they offer me a small white paper bag, they’re honoring our shared family history.
Having a “thing” with each of my children continues to connect us, even though they’re all adults now. Try one of these rituals to build relationship roots with your own child.
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Ritual Ideas that Build Relationship
- After dinner (or afterschool) walk
2. Back-and-forth, mom-and-me journals
3. Backwards dinner (dessert first)
4. Bad day dance party
5. Camp in the backyard
6. Do nothing mental health day
7. Do random acts of kindness
8. Evening car rides
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9. Fill a gratitude jar
10. Friday night make-your-own pizza
11. Hammock in the backyard
12. Hide love notes for each other
13. Make a handed-down family recipe
14. Make arts and crafts projects
15. Milkshake date
16. Monthly matinee movie date
17. Plant and maintain a garden
18. Saturday breakfast out
19. Special “I Love You” phrases
20. Take turns storytelling at bedtime
21. Try a local hiking trail
22. Visit a new, local park
23. Visit Arlington Foodie’s Farmer’s Market
24. Watch planes at Founder’s Plaza at DFW Airport
25. Weekly library visits
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