Amazing things can happen when a family comes
together to do things together. A family
that can bond together will be a family that is united forever.
Work, school,
extracurricular activities; these daily activities that make our lives so busy
create difficulties for parents to foster a bond with their children. You can
easily strengthen family relationships by spending time with one another,
listening to each other, and respecting each others opinions.
Spending time connecting with your family doesn’t need to
take a whole lot of time or even money. It’s simply about being intentional,
being in the moment and really just letting go and having fun, it is
about the quality of time.
I have come up with a few ideas for you to
connect with your family in 30 minutes or less — anytime you happen to find a free half-hour, try doing just
one of these suggestions and watch your family bond grow even stronger.
Try and eating together with no distractions, such as television or phones.this gives family members time to discuss their day and any good or challenging things happening in their life. The reason I say “eat” and not specify a meal is because I understand that sitting down to dinner every night is sometimes nearly impossible with homework, work and other scheduling obligations. And if meals are out of the question altogether, maybe think about a simple family snack every now and then. Get some chips and dip, crackers and hummus, or maybe just cups of hot chocolate (ain't nothing wrong in soaking some garri and you all drink from the same bowl) and sit down for a few minutes to catch up on everyone’s life at the moment.
Gaming
What about a quick impromptu silly game that the whole family can get
into?
One night over dinner, bust out into an eye spy game. You may find that
you’re all suddenly laughing and connecting in such a simple way. The best part
is that games like this can happen anywhere and anytime, too.
Helping a child with their homework not only allows you to spend time together, but enables you to see what they are learning and how they are doing academically. Your support and praise will go a long way in boosting their confidence in school. Reading to your child daily increases their literacy, but it also allows for a time when both parent and child are completely focused on one another and can communicate freely about the book or other subjects.
Activities
Many children have
extracurricular activities like sports or dance. By involving yourself in these
activities and praising them on their participation you are helping build their
confidence as well as strengthening your bond.
Childhood, especially the adolescent years, is incredibly hard on the self esteem of many children. By telling a child you love them and giving compliments or positive feedback frequently you can foster their confidence and perception of themselves. By listening and being supportive of their ideas, even if you don’t agree, makes them feel as if they can come to you with their problems and discuss their true feelings.
Cooking/Baking
Sometimes bringing the family into the kitchen can make cooking or baking so much more fun and enjoyable. Experiment with baking cookies, or even try diving headfirst and making a cake. The best part of this quick bonding session is the time spent eating the incredible treats created with love.
Music
Another quick way to bond with your family is to blast some cool beats and just start a little impromptu dance party. Have fun, be silly, bust a few moves and burn some calories while you’re at it! Show the kids that you’re never too old to let loose and have a good time.
Go for a walk
Sometimes just getting out the routine and out of the house by taking a walk is the perfect way to spend time with your family. Hold hands. Talk. Is it raining? Grab some umbrellas and rain boots, have the kids make a poodle splash and call it a rain walk. Don’t let the weather hold you back from creating lasting memories with your loved ones.
As a parent, having a strong bond with your child creates a feeling of unity and safety. It is important to do all you can to create these family bonds to ensure a happier and healthier family...Start now
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