Celebration Ideas

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Honoring the Second Anniversary of Long Distance Family

Marking Two Years of Support Today we celebrate the second anniversary of Long Distance Family...
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Commemorating Remembrance Day While Apart

Strategies for Families | Nov 8 Remembrance Day on November 11 is a solemn occasion...
Family carving pumpkins for Halloween fun.

Celebrating Halloween When One Parent Works Away from Home

Strategies for Families | Celebration Ideas | Oct 25 Halloween is a time for spooky...
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Celebrating Canada Day When Working Away from Home: Bridging the Distance with Creative Ideas

Canada Day, celebrated on July 1st, is a time for Canadians to come together and...
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Celebrating Father’s Day Across the Distance: Creative Ideas for Families with a Parent Working Away from Home

Father's Day is a special occasion to honor and appreciate the dads who play such...
Mother's day celebrated with loved ones.

Celebrating Mother’s Day When a Parent Works Away from Home: Ideas for a Meaningful Celebration

Mother's Day is a special occasion to honor and appreciate the mothers in our lives....

Celebrating Easter Together: Creative Ideas for Families with a Remote Working Partner

Easter is a time for family, love, and togetherness, but what happens when one partner...
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Building Bridges: Celebrating Family Day and Nurturing Long-Distance Family Bonds

As Family Day approaches in several provinces across Canada on February 19th, it's a poignant...

Love Beyond Borders: Creative Virtual Celebrations for Valentine’s Day

When work takes a loved one away from home, celebrating special occasions like Valentine's Day...
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Celebrating Christmas and Kwanzaa in Long-Distance Families

The holiday season is a time of joy, traditions, and togetherness, but for families with...
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Lighting Up the Season: Hanukkah and Bodhi Day in a FIFO Family

The holiday season is a time of joy, reflection, and celebration, but for families with...

Remote Work & the Holiday Season: Strategies for Family Closeness

The holiday season is a time for warmth, togetherness, and creating cherished memories with family....