Smart Strategies for a Kid- Friendly New Year’s Eve Party
MAKE IT TO THE COUNTDOWN WITHOUT A MELTDOWN
IF THEY DO STAY UP, MAKE IT FUN! Of course, if you would rather stay up with your children, feel bad lying, or don’t think you could pull the wool over their eyes, then there are some creative ways to keep them entertained until midnight without a meltdown. • Number colorful balloons and let your children pop one every 30 minutes or hour. You can even fill the final balloon with confetti to celebrate New Year’s Day! • Have everyone dress up fancy to make your at-home party feel more like a New York celebration. • Create a bucket list together for everything you want to do in 2024. • Get outside and play with sparklers! • Every hour, turn off the lights, play a song, and crack some glow sticks for a dance party! • Make fun and easy party appetizers together. • Look through old photos and videos of the past year together. When you plan ahead, you can ensure that your kids have enough activities to make it to midnight without any hassle. Of course, the fake countdown is always an option too!
Holiday celebrations are some of the most exciting moments for kids, be it trick-or-treating or tearing open Christmas presents. But properly celebrating New Year’s Eve may be a struggle for the little ones. If you’ve let your kids try to stay up until midnight in previous years, you may have experienced sleepiness, tantrums, and cranky mornings the next day, which isn’t the best way to start the new year. Well, this time around, you can be better prepared! Thanks to countless clever parents sharing their tips and tricks, we’ve compiled the most genius hacks that will make this New Year’s Eve not just kid- friendly but actually fun! A LITTLE SECRET WON’T HURT ’EM. Have you tried a faux countdown? You can save yourself the headache entirely by implementing a little white lie. Changing all the clocks forward isn’t exactly new, but now, with the help of streaming services and YouTube, you can make a bulletproof fake countdown. At your preferred bedtime, play last year’s New Year’s Eve countdown on the TV. Amp up the celebrations with a rowdy countdown, cheering, and glasses of sparkling apple cider! Then, bring the festivities to an end and get your kids ready for bed. It’s as easy as that!
CALIFORNIA’S PROGRESSIVE PRETRIAL
DIVERSION PROGRAM Redefining Justice
California has long been at the forefront of progressive criminal justice reform, and one of the largest initiatives in recent years is the Pretrial Diversion Program. This program offers an alternative to traditional court proceedings for eligible individuals, focusing on rehabilitation, addressing the root causes of non-violent offenses, and fostering a more equitable criminal justice system.
Let’s take a closer look at this program and its significance, and what it can mean for you.
period, which includes specific requirements tailored to their situation. These requirements often involve counseling, community service, or other restorative justice measures. Successfully completing the diversion period can lead to favorable outcomes, including the dismissal or reduction of charges, thus helping participants avoid a criminal record. REDUCING RECIDIVISM The Pretrial Diversion Program is a proactive approach to reducing recidivism. By providing individuals with the tools, support, and resources they need to address their underlying issues, the program helps to break the cycle of criminal behavior. This approach not only benefits the participants but also has positive ripple effects on their families and communities. As California continues to strive for criminal justice reform, the Pretrial Diversion Program serves as a shining example of progress toward a more rehabilitative and equitable system of justice.
EXPANDING ELIGIBILITY One of the key aspects of the California Pretrial Diversion Program is the broad eligibility criteria. It is available for individuals facing non-violent charges, ranging from drug-related offenses to property crimes and certain white-collar crimes. The expanded eligibility criteria ensure that more people have access to this rehabilitative approach. FOCUS ON REHABILITATION The Pretrial Diversion Program focuses on rehabilitation and addressing the underlying issues that may contribute to criminal behavior. Instead of sending individuals through the traditional criminal justice system, the program offers participants access to counseling, therapy, and support services. DIVERSION PERIOD Upon admission to the program, participants are typically required to complete a diversion
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