What is a happyhome?

A happyhome is more than a place to live. It's the quality of connection we have with others that makes us feel "at home" no matter where we are. It's the comfort of knowing that we belong somewhere and we matter to someone.

A happyhome is built on a foundation of love, values and legacy. What we build inside of ourselves is what makes us strong and protects us, not what we build around us. Family science researchers have studied "protective factors" for many years - those things that inoculate our children against negative influences. They are communication, quality time together, family traditions, shared memories and values, and lots of love.

This list is no surprise to us. We instinctively know what we need to be doing to create the family life we want. The problem is not what, but how? How do we find the time in our "dizzybusy" world to stay focused on what we know in our hearts is important?

Once Upon a Family has made it easy. By weaving the scientifically proven "protective factors" into the simple power of family rituals and traditions built around holidays, we have created the 5 happyhome habits. They are:

Once a Day: Dinner Conversations
Once a Week: Family Fun Nights
Once a Month: Treasured Traditions
Once a Year: Your Family Story
Once in a While: Gifts of Love

These five simple habits will do for your family what regular exercise and 6 fruits and vegetables a day will do for your body: make you strong, protect you against the stressful world around you and help you live a happier, longer life.

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