Celebrating

Father's Day

It is a wise father that knows his own child.
—William Shakespeare, playwright

Every June, Father’s Day appears, and three out of four American families celebrate the holiday.

Celebrating Your Child's Birthday

In the end, it’s not the years in your life that count. It’s the life in your years.
—Abraham Lincoln, U.S. President

Your child’s birthday is coming up.

Asset Building Your Way through the Holidays

No self-respecting mother would run out of intimidations on the eve of a major holiday.
—Erma Bombeck

Around significant holidays, even under the best of circumstances, it’s tempting to tu

. . . and a Happy New Year?

Holidays can be a time of fun, festivities, and togetherness—and also stress.

Thanksgiving as an Asset-Building Holiday

Thanksgiving, after all, is a word of action.
—W. J.

Celebrating Milestones with Meaningful Traditions

Transition times provide great opportunities for parents to pass on their core values and beliefs to their children.

Encouraging Kids to Be Grateful

Feeling gratitude and not expressing it is like wrapping a present and not giving it.
—William Arthur Ward, American scholar

Our kids receive a gift, and what do they say?

Celebrating Holidays and Special Occasions: Summary and Next Steps

Find valuable resources to help you with celebrating holidays and special occasions.

Celebrating Important Milestones

Many families gather on holidays, but many also celebrate or remember other important milestones to honor achievements or passages of time. Consider some of the following milestones.

As holidays or special events approach, kids may resist attending or participating. Instead of jumping to conclusions, ask questions to find out what’s really going on and see what you can do to lower your child’s resistance.