For younger children, hopes and wishes are more specific and short term. They may hope to wear a costume in a holiday pageant, hope to be able to go out for recess, or hope for good weather for the school picnic. Help children realize the difference between wishes over which they have control and those over which they have no control. Explore what can be done now to realize these dreams and identify two or three first steps that can be taken this month. Sometimes we can't make the whole dream happen, but usually we can make parts of it come true.
Family members can take steps to further a cause.
Participate in a marathon walk for world hunger or medical research. Spend some time after a family picnic or outing to pick up litter in a park or beach area. Take nourishment from hope for it gives us the strength to persevere.