Tips for creating and enjoying special family time
1. Eat together regularly.? Meals are opportunities for communication and unity.? Turn off the television and allow the answering machine to answer the phone and give your family your full attention.? You will help your family get the most out this time by actively listening to your children and praising and encouraging each other.? Active listening instills trust and self-worth in children.
2. Plan family outings.? Go on family hikes, drives and picnics.? Go to a park or watch a high school or youth sporting event.? Go to local concerts, movies, the zoo or museums.? Visit family and friends together.? Let children plan some trips to encourage their involvement.
3. Play games together.? Turn off the television and video games at least once a week and play games one-on-one, or as a family.? Play outside if weather permits.
4. Share hobbies and interests.? Activities like cooking, collecting, crafts, fishing or biking open the door to greater involvement and family time.? Hobbies are a great way to spend more time with teens and to create opportunities to listen and talk with them.? Spending hobby time with children encourages learning and skill development.
5. Other ideas:
- Family movie night
- Walking the dogs after dinner
- Reading aloud at bedtime
- Taking a family picture for the holidays
- Going to church every Sunday
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