International Family Day is May 15th. Proclaimed by the United Nations General Assembly, this special day is aimed to promote awareness of issues relating to families and to support families.
It celebrates the importance and strength of the family unit and it's self-reliance. Family is the corner stone of every society. The family plays a crucial role in influencing our lives in many areas - including our health and our well-being. What really matters are the connections and time spent with our family.
"Without a family," said author Andre Maurois, "Man, alone in the world, trembles in the cold."
Ideas:
- Take a walk to the park as a family
- Go on a picnic - if it is difficult to get everyone together try breakfast or afternoon tea time.
- Talk to each other and really listen
- Have a special dinner at the dining room table with your best cutlery and plates - decorate the table with flowers or candles or placemats made by the children
- Visit the library as a family and chose a dvd the whole family can watch together
