Silly Story Time
Kids need a break when they get home—and so do you! Grab a snack and a silly book and read a chapter or two to start the evening on a positive note.

Dance-arama
Push the coffee table out of the way, put on some upbeat music and dance until everyone is smiling. Then dance some more!

Dress Up Dinners
Ask everyone to come to dinner dressed up. Don boas, necklaces, ties, hats, whatever you have handy, and speak like posh people for the duration of dinner.

Funny Face
Gather the whole family around a mirror and make the funniest faces you can come up with.

Operatic Singing Day
Don’t worry, no need to carry a tune in a bucket or elsewhere. In their silliest opera voices, everyone in the family sings everything they say.

Opposite Day
“I do not like pizza.” “Cleaning house is fun!” For a day, everyone says the opposite of what they mean. (Warning: Prior discussions may need to be held regarding exceptions, such as breaks for important messages from mom or dad!)

Wacky Wednesdays
A title from the Cat in the Hat series, Wacky Wednes-day could also be a new household ritual. Pick a wacky family theme for the day. Wear socks that don’t match. Speak in Pig Latin. Walk sideways. Sport
a goofy hairstyle.

Just Smile
It is common knowledge that the act of smiling is good for us. It reduces stress, strengthens the immune system and improves mood. Also, smiles are contagious. Smile at your kids and spouse more often and you are likely to get more smiles back! (While you’re at it, throw in an extra “I love you” or two.)