Every year since 1994, May 15th has been celebrated as the International Day of the Families throughout the world. As family is the basic unit of society, this day provides an opportunity to promote awareness of issues relating to families and to increase the knowledge of the social, economic and demographic processes affecting families. The theme this year is ‘Embracing Diversity, Strengthening Families’.

Where can I read more? To can read more about International Day of Families on the United Nations website here.

Links to activities and resources: Ladybird Education and Teaching Packs have some ideas on their websites that could be used with young children to celebrate International Day of Families and to show them how wonderful their families are.

Suggested books about families:

The Great Big Book of Families

A Family is a Family is a Family

Two Homes

And Tango Makes Three

A Handful of Buttons

The Missing Piece