May 15 is International Day of Families — a day where we celebrate and honor the importance of families. It also provides an opportunity to promote awareness and increase understanding of the social, economic and demographic issues facing families around the world.
This year’s theme is “Families and Demographic Change.” With the world’s population surpassing 8 billion people and projected to reach 9.8 billion by 2050, International Day of Families invites us to look at the current demographic trends to respond to the needs of families around the world.
Celebrate family starting with your own!
- Be inclusive of all different types of families and help your children learn diversity and inclusivity.
- Discover ways you can volunteer as a family in your local community.
- Put the screens down and spend some quality time together. These tech-free ideas will give you hours of family fun.
- Get moving together by trying a new physical activity, like dancing or kickboxing. You’ll not only boost your physical well-being, but you might pick up a new family hobby.
- Explore the outdoors. Connect with nature to relax, have fun and focus on each other.
- Enjoy time with your pets. Go for a walk or to a park to enjoy the fresh air together.
Remember, our free Employee Assistance Program offers 24/7 resources for all things family-related! Check out the family activity ideas, parenting support, child, pet and elder care resources and more. And explore the other global benefits, tools and resources at WellBeingAtAECOM.com that support your family’s health and happiness.
