<p>The average parent has approximately 950 weeks with a child before he leaves home. If they have a seven-year-old they have 400 weekends left. How can families maximize this dwindling time? They can’t eliminate the distractions of modern life. They can’t give their kids a pill to keep them two forever. In fact no amount of praying or repenting will give them the meaningful family they desire. What’s the solution? Create regular traditions that bring joy significance and memories to family life.</p><p>Popular blogger and mom of three Jessica Smartt explains why memory-making is the puzzle piece that today’s families are longing for. She highlights ten tradition-gifts kids need most including a rich resource of two hundred—plus unique traditions. She also offers practical encouragement to modern parents to keep on adventuring—even when they are fighting distractions are budget-pressed and exhausted.</p>
