It’s that ti
me of the year once again. Not just the holidays, but those close of the school year celebrations -- from recitals to end of year school parties to graduations. Everybody is excited, and if not at least a little relieved that another school year has come to an end. And we all say the same thing year after year: “Where did the time go, has it really been a whole year?”
This year is no exception. We too are celebrating the graduation of our eldest daughter from UC Davis Veterinary School. We had always hoped this for her, but the amazement that it actually is happening is very special.
Family life is full of these rituals that give meaning, and at the same time, provide us the opportunity to make memories and cement a foundation of love and security for the children. It tell them that they are important and that we value family events -- and how special is to be part of the universe at large.
Here are some tips to make these milestones even more special:
1- As much as kids hate it when mom takes their pictures (at least mine do), go right ahead and take as many photographs as possible. With all our fancy technology this is easier than ever and as parents we love capturing these memorable moments, big or small.
2- Always include everyone, not just the celebrant. Group pictures also provide a sense of community for the children to view later on in life.
3- Encourage the children to write thank you notes, or at least an e-mail with an attached photo to those who participated in their event in any way.
4- Don’t forget the refrigerator! That imposing, all important place in the family household that will hold a special place for that special picture for the rest of the summer.
Make the memories more vivid by celebrating these rituals. You children may not seem to care at this stage of their lives, but I guarantee that with time they will all look back and laugh until they cry as they remember their family life.
Stay well and have safe summer,
Dr. Chrystal de Freitas
(Look for our blog again in September. We’re taking the summer off too!)
me of the year once again. Not just the holidays, but those close of the school year celebrations -- from recitals to end of year school parties to graduations. Everybody is excited, and if not at least a little relieved that another school year has come to an end. And we all say the same thing year after year: “Where did the time go, has it really been a whole year?”This year is no exception. We too are celebrating the graduation of our eldest daughter from UC Davis Veterinary School. We had always hoped this for her, but the amazement that it actually is happening is very special.
Family life is full of these rituals that give meaning, and at the same time, provide us the opportunity to make memories and cement a foundation of love and security for the children. It tell them that they are important and that we value family events -- and how special is to be part of the universe at large.
Here are some tips to make these milestones even more special:
1- As much as kids hate it when mom takes their pictures (at least mine do), go right ahead and take as many photographs as possible. With all our fancy technology this is easier than ever and as parents we love capturing these memorable moments, big or small.
2- Always include everyone, not just the celebrant. Group pictures also provide a sense of community for the children to view later on in life.
3- Encourage the children to write thank you notes, or at least an e-mail with an attached photo to those who participated in their event in any way.
4- Don’t forget the refrigerator! That imposing, all important place in the family household that will hold a special place for that special picture for the rest of the summer.
Make the memories more vivid by celebrating these rituals. You children may not seem to care at this stage of their lives, but I guarantee that with time they will all look back and laugh until they cry as they remember their family life.
Stay well and have safe summer,
Dr. Chrystal de Freitas
(Look for our blog again in September. We’re taking the summer off too!)
