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On a quiet Wednesday evening, one family sat around their living room with a simple idea: share one thing they were grateful to God for that week. What started as a spontaneous conversation soon became something they looked forward to: an unhurried moment where everyone felt seen and encouraged. Over time, these weekly reflections turned into a cherished family tradition that brought steady connection during busy seasons and grounded each person in their shared faith. Traditi

On the first cool weekend of the season, a family gathers for their yearly tradition—a simple activity they repeat every fall. Maybe it’s making a favorite breakfast together, taking a walk to look for the first signs of changing leaves, or pulling out a box of decorations that only appears once a year. The details vary from family to family, but the feeling is similar: a moment that signals, “This season matters to us.” For children, these grounding experiences do more than