Seven Keys
Key #1 Creating a Sense of Belonging
Families who make family a priority, create a sense of belonging. They plan time for family activities and events, and expect that time. Family members are expected to participate and made to feel they are an important part of the family unit.
Examples: the Family Memory Board and the Leather Family Album
Key #2: Showing Love and Appreciation
Families show love and appreciation for each other, in many ways. They learn to be comfortable communicating their affection and giving each other “gifts of love” often. No one, no matter how old they are, ever grows out of the need to feel loved and appreciated.
Examples: The Dear Sweet Child Letter Box, and Wood-Patterned Love Box, or the Love Journal
Key #3: Stay close to Family and Friends
Families stay close to family and friends that live far away. They don’t let distance and time erode their bonds. They find ways to stay connected and enrich their relationships. They will make sacrifices, like driving through snowstorms, to get together and support each other, especially in hard times.
Examples: Letters from Grandma Set, Love by the Month Envelopes.
Key #4: Creating a Strong Sense of Family Identity, Rich in Traditions
The rituals and traditions families create, and pass on, help them feel unique as a family and connected to each other. The sillier, and more unusual, the better. “This is who we are…this is how we do things… this is how we celebrate birthdays, the Fourth of July, Mother’s Day, etc.
Examples: the Birthday Book, and The Holiday Traditions Books & Sacks
Key #5: Developing a Family History
Families develop their history through stories, keepsakes, etc. They are interested in their heritage and often create family trees, interview older family members, and treasure keepsakes from distant relatives. They keep journals and write down the wonderful “family stories” that get passed down through the generations.
Examples: the Family Tree Poster & Leaves, the Family Tree Booklets, and the Leather Family Journal
Key #6: Honor and Respect Family Values
Families honor and respect a set of family values. They know what those family values are, talk about them often, and help each other make important decisions with those values in mind. Many of their family traditions revolve around the values they want to teach their children.
Examples: Candle of Honor, Keys of Happiness, Family Values Journal.
Key #7: Celebrating Life Together…Often
Families get together with family and friends and find reasons to celebrate life every month. They all participate and help in the planning and preparation. They enjoy each other’s company and make every event a celebration.
Examples: The Holiday Tradition Books & Sacks. Memories We share Envelopes, and Wishes to the Newborn Gift Box
Families who make family a priority, create a sense of belonging. They plan time for family activities and events, and expect that time. Family members are expected to participate and made to feel they are an important part of the family unit.
Examples: the Family Memory Board and the Leather Family Album
Key #2: Showing Love and Appreciation
Families show love and appreciation for each other, in many ways. They learn to be comfortable communicating their affection and giving each other “gifts of love” often. No one, no matter how old they are, ever grows out of the need to feel loved and appreciated.
Examples: The Dear Sweet Child Letter Box, and Wood-Patterned Love Box, or the Love Journal
Key #3: Stay close to Family and Friends
Families stay close to family and friends that live far away. They don’t let distance and time erode their bonds. They find ways to stay connected and enrich their relationships. They will make sacrifices, like driving through snowstorms, to get together and support each other, especially in hard times.
Examples: Letters from Grandma Set, Love by the Month Envelopes.
Key #4: Creating a Strong Sense of Family Identity, Rich in Traditions
The rituals and traditions families create, and pass on, help them feel unique as a family and connected to each other. The sillier, and more unusual, the better. “This is who we are…this is how we do things… this is how we celebrate birthdays, the Fourth of July, Mother’s Day, etc.
Examples: the Birthday Book, and The Holiday Traditions Books & Sacks
Key #5: Developing a Family History
Families develop their history through stories, keepsakes, etc. They are interested in their heritage and often create family trees, interview older family members, and treasure keepsakes from distant relatives. They keep journals and write down the wonderful “family stories” that get passed down through the generations.
Examples: the Family Tree Poster & Leaves, the Family Tree Booklets, and the Leather Family Journal
Key #6: Honor and Respect Family Values
Families honor and respect a set of family values. They know what those family values are, talk about them often, and help each other make important decisions with those values in mind. Many of their family traditions revolve around the values they want to teach their children.
Examples: Candle of Honor, Keys of Happiness, Family Values Journal.
Key #7: Celebrating Life Together…Often
Families get together with family and friends and find reasons to celebrate life every month. They all participate and help in the planning and preparation. They enjoy each other’s company and make every event a celebration.
Examples: The Holiday Tradition Books & Sacks. Memories We share Envelopes, and Wishes to the Newborn Gift Box
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