If you think you don’t have enough family time, remember that creating time is a choice. Sometimes it is easier to see our time when it is mapped out. So using a large wall calendar with all of your obligations and appointments listed on it could go a long way in identifying where you need to cut back and where you can create that family time. This is also useful in teaching your children about organization for themselves.
For now, start with these six tips:
1. Discover the power of 15 minutes. You can find at least 15 minutes in your day to spend with your family. It might be cuddle time with your children, time to read to them, talk about their day, take a walk with your partner or do some baking together. It’s important to be fully present during that time to really make it count.
2. Have a weekly family night. Each week schedule a family night for one hour or the entire evening. Start with less time if you need to and build up. One family member selects what the family will do or everyone write their idea on a slip of paper and keep them in a jar to choose from for the following week so there are no arguments about the activity. You may pick dinner out, rent a movie or go out to a movie, play a game, go for a walk or shopping. It really doesn’t matter as long as you all do it together and you don’t break the date. This is just as important as your other obligations.
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