What is your ritual for shifting to a “weekend mindset”? It is important that children love school days, but also that they appreciate and value the weekend as well. It could be going out for smoothies, it could be listening to a favorite song, it could be the “Friday hike,” it could be a “surprise,” but if you don’t have something yet, try something that works for you and your family.

Ritual has amazing power to shift moods and patterns. A ritual around the start of the weekend can enhance joy in your family.