31-Days of Nourishing Your Children's Spirits
 
Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday
Saturday
Hug and tell your children "I love you " every day
Plant a seed, watch it grow; let your children take care of it
Write a story together
Let your children plan a fun day for the family
Hang up your children's artwork at home or place of work
Enjoy a book with your children
Watch a favorite television show together
Enjoy a picnic at the beach
Let your children plan a meal and help them prepare it
Make a card to send to a relative
Make a chart of your children's chores and put a star by every task completed
Give help to a friend or neighbor
Draw a family tree and talk about your family history
Plan and decorate your children's room together
Go the zoo and let your children take pictures
Make puppets from socks and buttons
Fly kites in the park
Make snacks
Decide together on a movie to rent
Enjoy watching a sports game together
Draw all your family members to make a "family album"
Volunteer together at a soup kitchen
Work a crossword puzzle together
Have fun fingerpainting
Start a collection with your child, such as stamps or rocks
Make a growth chart
Help your child sign up for a library card
Teach your children safety rules
Go to a museum
Show interest in your children's day at school
Tell your children you are proud of them
 

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