This is my family’s all-time favorite New Year’s Eve tradition – but it can work at any holiday. I give each person a free pass on one thing they did wrong but have yet to “confess.” It’s a brilliant way for parents to hear what might be lurking out there to be aware of, and it gets everybody talking about what took place that needs forgiving.

Craft a “Forgiven” coupon, wrap it as a gift with a special invitation for all to gather and share what they need to unburden themselves.