My wife and I have gotten into the habit of asking each other at dinner what was the best thing that happened to each other that day. She now likes this tradition so much she's expanded it into three things, which I contend makes the whole thing more of a mental exercise, but I usually manage. I have found though that it makes me take closer note of the good things that happen during the day, so I'm not left with "uh...." when it's my turn. It also helps punctuate the positive at a time when there's a whole lot of the opposite.

@briankrebs this is awesome. We do something similar with our littles (3yo and 5yo) at the dinner table. We call it “highs and lows.” We go around the table and ask, “What was your high? What was your low?”

It’s so important to take time for intentional connection amidst the chaos of life. I also want my kids to know that just like it’s okay to talk about and celebrate the “highs,” our family is a safe space to talk about and process the not-so-great parts of the day.

@k3ym0 @briankrebs It also teaches them to reflect regularly on what they’ve done and seen.