Taking the time to build a close happy family is important for all family members. Here are some points for parents to consider and think about:
1) Family Games Night once a week. or Family Movie Night.
2) Turn the TV off for one week
3) Eat one meal together a week at least
4) Talk about the hard stuff when they are young (taking into consideration age appropriate material)
5) Stop what you are doing when they talk to you, make eye contact
6) Have a family day at least once a month if not once a week
7) Stay home more
Discuss decisions that concern them, listen to their input and beliefs
9) Share your feelings, thoughts and experiences
10) Apologize when you are wrong
11) Don’t Judge
OK so that’s 11 things not 10!! The last is hard to do sometimes but the most important.
I hope I have given you some points to ponder and a starting point for you to build a strong close and happy family. That is the most important gift you could ever give your child.
