Islands of Consistency and Rhythms · Simple, routine practices that remove stress from many situations, create security and stability · Little things that can be easily worked into daily life that work wonders for connection · Date Night – how many can name day/time of next date night with spouse/partner? · Family Board Meetings – how many can name next day/time you have planned to spend focused one-on-time with your child? · Meals – Mexican Monday, Soup Wednesday, etc · Words – sincere compliments, genuine apologies, Jim,”I will always tell bad jokes, but I will never lie to you…”