National Adoption Month
November is National Adoption Month, a month set aside to raise awareness about the urgent need for adoptive families for children and youth in foster care. The history of National Adoption Month dates back to 1976 when Massachusetts Governor Mike Dukakis announced the first Adoption Week. Governor Dukakis’s idea grew in popularity and quickly spread […]
Mother-In-Law Day
An occasion to honor mothers-in-law for their contribution to the success of families, and for their good humor in enduring bad jokes.
National Grandparents Day
Congress passed the legislation proclaiming the first Sunday after Labor Day as National Grandparents’ Day in the U.S. and, on August 3, 1978, then-President Jimmy Carter signed the proclamation. This day is also an opportunity for people to appreciate and express their love to their grandparents through kind actions such as making a phone call […]
National Sister’s Day
Sisters Day is your chance to celebrate the spirit of sisterhood. Show your sister whether by birth, adoption, or best friend that is like a sister, appreciation, and recognition for the special relationship that is shared. Sisters day is annually the first Sunday in August. Annually on the first Sunday in August
National Aunt & Uncle Day
A day to thank, honor, and celebrate the aunt in a child’s life. Whether an Auntie by relation, choice or godmother for everything she does for a child not-her-own. Annually on July 26th
National Cousins Day
National Cousins Day is a day to tell your cousins how much you appreciate them. Cousins often become lifelong friends through bonding at family reunions and get-togethers, holidays, birthday parties, weddings, school and so much more. Take some time, contact your cousin and say hi! Visit if they live close, or reach out on the […]