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      Musical Memories

      Play special songs to make memories all year

       long. “Happy Birthday to You” isn’t the only

       birthday song in the world—find another

       one in your family’s music collection, or ask

       an adult to look for one online that you can

       download. Play that song first thing in the

       morning on each family member’s birthday.

       Or play a certain song to celebrate going on a

       vacation, having a snow day, or even the fact

       that it’s Friday!

      King or Queen for a Day

      Ask a parent to pick up an inexpensive crown

       or tiara from a costume shop. Then when-

       ever someone in your family does something

       great, that person gets to wear it for a little

       while. Maybe you learned to play a piece of

       music on the piano—wear the tiara! Or your

       brother mastered a soccer trick—on with

       the crown! Reminding someone to wear it is

       almost as much fun as wearing it yourself.

      Cute Collection

      See if your sister would like to

       start a collection with you. Pick

       something sweet, like hearts,

       or something silly, like gnomes.

       Then whenever you’re out and

       see something for the collec-

       tion, buy it for her or take a

       picture to share with her later.

      Any Day’s a Holiday

      You won’t have to wait long for a holiday if you sprinkle a few more of them

       on the calendar!

      National Siblings Day

      April 10 is the day to celebrate with your

       brothers and sisters. Think of something you

       like to do together, and do it! Or choose

       one of the ideas from the Boredom Busters chapter.

      Half-y Birthday to You

      Celebrate your siblings’ half birthdays through-

       out the year. Jot down their real birthdays, and

       then count six months ahead to find their half

       birthdays. Have a mini celebration on each of

       those days. Give a half-sized birthday card,

       sing a funny half-birthday song,

       and ask a parent to serve half

       of a cake for dessert.

      Valentines Anytime

      Don’t wait for Valentine’s Day to let your

       siblings know you love them. Make little

       valentines for them to find anytime.

      Happy Holidaze

      Special holidays exist for nearly anything you

       can imagine. Pickle Day, Puppy Day, and Bike-

       to-School Day are just a few. Ask a parent to

       search online for some that might be fun for

       you and your siblings to celebrate.

      Longest Day and Shortest Day

      Invite your siblings to mark the summer

       solstice (longest day of the year) and winter

       solstice (shortest day of the year) with fun

       activities. In summer, maybe your parents

       will let you get up at sunrise and go to bed

       at sunset. In winter, maybe you can snuggle

       up and spend an evening reading or playing

       games with your family—no TV allowed!

      Fan Fun

      If your family has a favorite team, show your

       spirit and make a big game day into a holiday.

       Everyone should wear team colors, hats, or

       jerseys. You could make a special snack that

       you have only when your team is playing.

       Put together a funny victory dance for when

       the team scores or a little cheer for when it

       needs some help. Go, team!

      Show Your

       Support

      Let your sibs know how much you care—on good days and bad.

      Good Days

      “We’re going to the championships!”

      “I have a solo in the concert!”

      “I made the team!”

      “My art was chosen for the display!”

      When something great happens to siblings,

       it’s even greater for them when they can

       share it with you. You know better than just

       about anyone how hard your sister worked

       for it, or how much your brother hoped for

       it. So your excitement means more, because

       you really understand.

      Also, one of the best things about families is

       that people get to talk about how happy and

       proud they are. Out in the world, it might be

       considered bragging, but in the family, it’s OK

       to shine. When you celebrate your sib’s win,

       you’re adding to the happiness in the house,

       and that feels good

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