{"id":18191,"date":"2022-11-17T13:15:02","date_gmt":"2022-11-17T18:15:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/positiveexperience.org\/?p=18191"},"modified":"2025-09-30T11:10:24","modified_gmt":"2025-09-30T15:10:24","slug":"a-hopeful-thanksgiving-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/positiveexperience.org\/blog\/a-hopeful-thanksgiving-2\/","title":{"rendered":"Promoting positive childhood experiences during Thanksgiving"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wpb-content-wrapper\">[vc_row remove_bottom_col_margin=&#8221;true&#8221;][vc_column][vc_column_text css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1759245023235{margin-bottom: 30px !important;}&#8221;]The HOPE framework focuses on key <a href=\"https:\/\/positiveexperience.org\/blog\/why-pces-are-important-for-all-children-and-families\/\">positive childhood experiences<\/a> (PCEs) that every child needs to thrive in their communities. These key types PCEs are called the <a href=\"https:\/\/positiveexperience.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/The-Four-Building-Blocks-of-HOPE-Handout.pdf\">Four Building Blocks of HOPE<\/a>: safe and supportive relationships that are critical for children to develop into healthy, resilient adults; safe, stable, equitable environments to live, learn, and play; opportunities for social and civic engagement to develop a sense of belonging; and opportunities for emotional growth.<\/p>\n<p>For many, Thanksgiving is a chance to pause and reflect on the things that are going right in our lives. Many of us recall Thanksgiving as a celebration of harvest and harmony, when families come together to watch parades, play football, and prepare time-honored recipes.<\/p>\n<p>Below are some tips and resources to express gratitude and acknowledgement this year as a pathway to the Building Blocks.<\/p>\n<h2>Relationships<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>Identify people that you are thankful to have in your life, and share your gratitude over the dinner table, on the phone, or in a handwritten letter. Relationships grow stronger when we share how important someone is in our life.<\/li>\n<li>Reach out to friends and plan a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/2021\/11\/22\/dining\/friendsgiving.html\">Friendsgiving<\/a> with them, whether it is on Thanksgiving or another day of the week, share the importance of friendships or chosen family with your children.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Environment<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>Share family recipes or pass down stories of those in your life who have influenced you and the culture you bring to your meal.<\/li>\n<li>Expand your traditional meal to include <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thekitchn.com\/thanksgiving-di-161390\">recipes<\/a> from other cultural traditions and ask children in your family to describe the significance of the dishes as you eat.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Engagement<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>Many families have traditions of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.volunteermatch.org\/\">volunteering<\/a> to help others have a meaningful experience over the holidays. Children who participate learn that they can make a difference for someone.<\/li>\n<li>Attend a parade (or join it). Immersing children in community celebrations is another great way to create positive memories.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Emotional growth<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>Practice self-care to relieve holiday stress and enjoy your Thanksgiving. Practicing self-care gives children the chance to see how emotional regulation works in real life.<\/li>\n<li>Reflect on what you are thankful for in your life <a href=\"https:\/\/newsinhealth.nih.gov\/2019\/03\/practicing-gratitude\">to improve your mental and physical health<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li>Help children learn the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.smithsonianmag.com\/history\/thanksgiving-myth-and-what-we-should-be-teaching-kids-180973655\/\">history behind Thanksgiving<\/a>, and how to practice gratitude while honoring the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pbs.org\/parents\/thrive\/thanksgiving-practicing-gratitude-and-honoring-the-real-story\">Thanksgiving story<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><strong>Resources<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>Thanksgiving is a great time for families to make memories. No matter how you spend this day, whether you are with family or at work, try to carve out a few minutes for some fun and play. Here are a few HOPE resources you can use to make Thanksgiving fun:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/positiveexperience.org\/resource\/10-ways-to-promote-positive-experiences\/\">10 Ways to Promote Positive Childhood Experiences<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/positiveexperience.org\/resource\/hope-family-activity-book\/\">HOPE Family Activity Book<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row]\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The HOPE framework emphasizes the importance of positive childhood experiences, and Thanksgiving memories of family gatherings combine the sense of tradition, togetherness with extended family and friends. 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