Humor a young child by saying, I wonder if the woman in front of us has a little dog in her bag. The child immediately switches from being bored, tired and hungry to wondering what s in that bag. Tell them, I ve counted five red purses, and see how they respond. Praise is another good teaching tool. Foster Family Traditions Traditions are family activities that have become customs.
Traditions bind families together.
As a grandparent, you are the caretaker of those memories and traditions, and it s up to you to share them. Traditions give children a stronger sense of identity, which is particularly important for those who do not have access to their grandparents on a daily basis. Long-distance families may have to put some effort into creating meaningful traditions. But don t despair because many of your current traditions, with modification, could be carried on even at a distance. Maybe you usually fill the pockets of an Advent calendar for your grandkids at Christmas.