Global Family Day, also called World Peace Day, is celebrated worldwide every January 1^st. It was conceived in the late 1990s as a way to remind people across the Earth that we are all members of the same family and in the hope that the children of the future may live in a world where peace is the norm. Start your year off positively by celebrating Global Family Day using these ideas.
 

1. Study Peace and Peacemakers

Throughout history, there have been many influential figures who have lobbied for peace. The Nobel Peace Prize is awarded to individuals or organizations who have worked tirelessly to promote peace and brotherhood throughout the world. In recent years, children’s education activist Malala Yousafzai and the World Food Programme have been recognized for their work toward a more peaceful future. Spend some time this Global Family Day as a family researching other winners and the efforts they have made toward this noble cause.
 

2. Host a Film Viewing

There are many wonderful documentaries and movies available that celebrate the idea of peace and the global family. Choose one that is appropriate for your family and plan a movie night. Pop some popcorn and settle in for a peace-centered night. After the film is over, discuss what you watched and how you can use it to lead more peaceful lives.
 

3. Practice Peace at Home

Few things are more important in the development of children than that they have a peaceful, safe, and loving home. Talk as a family about how you can minimize conflict among yourselves and practice positive ways to express emotions and work through difficulties. Roleplay situations that might arise where one or more family members may be upset or angry and work together to learn respectful ways to manage disagreements. Acting out these scenarios will help strengthen your family’s bond and improve your communication skills.

Peace starts at home within the family with happy and healthy children who have been raised with love and respect. Keep the smiles of your family shining brightly by contacting Pediatric Dental Group today.