The Modern Family's 12 Days of Christmas

Creating memories that last longer than presents 🎄

These 12 days of ideas will help you build meaningful family traditions, encourage open communication, and make the most of time spent together.

📱Day 1: Focus on digital wellness

• Subscribe to Screenagers for tips on managing screen time.

• Set up family media guidelines together.

• Create a shared charging station outside bedrooms.

🥪 Day 2: Make mealtimes a priority

• Use table toppers with conversation prompts.

• Set family dinner table rules together.

• Start a “high-low” tradition to reflect on the day.

💭 Day 3: Keep communication open

• Gift "Just Between Us" journals to connect with your child.

• Schedule regular one-on-one chats.

• Start a family gratitude jar for everyone to contribute to.

💌 Day 4: Support your tween daughter

• Put together a period preparation kit with essentials and small treats.

• Include a note of encouragement to celebrate this milestone.

• Join our next Puber-Tween class

🗓️ Day 5: Plan your family’s 2025 calendar

• Schedule one adventure or activity each month:

• Pickleball lessons, paddleboarding, or kayaking

• Hiking local trails or apple picking in Yucaipa

• Family game nights or tournaments

📚 Day 6: Start a family book club

• Choose a book everyone can enjoy.

• Plan snacks or meals inspired by the book.

• Take turns deciding the next title.

🎥 Day 7: Rethink movie night

• Create a cozy viewing area.

• Make simple snacks like popcorn mixed with chocolate.

• Rotate who gets to choose the movie.

🥫 Day 8: Explore local food

• Visit a farmers market and let each person choose an ingredient.

• Cook a meal together using what you find.

🏖️ Day 9: Play at the beach

• Organize a family volleyball game or sandcastle contest.

• Add a scavenger hunt to explore the shore.

• Bring along a picnic for lunch.

🔥 Day 10: Gather around the fire

• Make s’mores together.

• Share stories or memories from the year.

• Spend time stargazing and sipping hot chocolate.

🧑‍🧑‍🧒‍🧒 Day 11: Volunteer as a family

• Choose a cause to support, like food banks, animal shelters, or beach cleanups.

• Schedule regular volunteering days.

🎁 Day 12: Create your first family night

• Share gratitude and talk about your favorite moments.

• Plan next month’s activities and family goals for 2025.

The best holiday gifts are the memories you create together.

How does your family make the season special?

Share your traditions in the comments!