Hey Family Brand! It’s Melissa and Chris here, and we’re so excited to share one of our favorite annual traditions: our “Best Year Yet” family framework. Whether you’re looking for a fun and meaningful way to close out the year or want to start the new year with intention, this episode is packed with ideas to help your family reflect, connect, and dream big for 2024. And the best part? It’s all free! Head over to familybrand.com/best to download everything you need to get started.

We created this framework to replace the rushed, chaotic energy we often felt during the holidays with something more meaningful and intentional. Instead of just showing up to New Year’s Eve parties and coasting into January, we wanted to reflect on the past year, celebrate our wins, and create a vision for the year ahead. Over time, this tradition has become one of the most impactful things we do as a family.

This framework includes three parts: reflecting on the past year, celebrating New Year’s Eve with a fun family tradition, and setting goals for the year ahead. It’s designed to include everyone, from young kids to teens, making it a unique way for families to grow together. Chris and I love how it allows us to pause, have meaningful conversations, and learn new things about our kids and each other.

One of the most exciting aspects is how much fun families have reported having with the New Year’s Eve activities. From award ceremonies to family games, this tradition has become a favorite for many of you. And we’ve seen the impact it’s had—bringing families closer, encouraging intentional growth, and helping everyone feel more connected and supported as they step into a new year.

Lastly, we shared how businesses often use end-of-year reflections and strategic planning to set up for success. We’ve taken some of these principles and applied them to family life, creating an approach that’s accessible, practical, and, most importantly, fun for the whole family.

Let’s make this your best year yet as a family! We’d love to see how you use the framework—tag us in your photos and stories, and let’s inspire each other to make 2024 amazing. Happy New Year!

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Episode Minute By Minute:

• 0:00 – Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!
• 2:00 – Why we created the “Best Year Yet” framework
• 5:00 – Reflecting on the past year: Finding the gold in 2024
• 7:30 – Making New Year’s Eve meaningful and fun as a family
• 10:00 – Setting intentional goals for the year ahead
• 11:30 – How this framework has impacted our family and others
• 12:30 – Where to download your free kit: familybrand.com/best