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Family Fun Nights- The Family That Plays Together, Stays Together

Do you feel like your family is running helter skelter throughout the week? Barely connecting with each other? Does it seem like there is simply no time to enjoy each other? With the hectic schedule many families have today that can often be the norm rather than the exception. But hang in there; a family fun night could be just the answer you need.

Family fun nights are wonderful ways for families to connect.

Everyone needs an oasis from daily life, especially our children. They need us to spend time with them, to laugh, play and affirm how much we love them. Family fun nights are perfect for this but you have to make time for them. To make sure you follow through schedule them like any other appointment on your calendar. The same night every week might work for your family, it does for us. Or if you can’t do it that often then aim for twice a month. Mark that day on the calendar in bright red and get ready for some fun.

Now comes the interesting part. The planning. Get everyone involved – kids, dad, mom and the dog. Don’t get so bogged down in the planning that it ruins the whole thing but let everyone share ideas. Letting each person take a turn coming up with something is a good idea too. Kids love it when they have a hand in planning. Be wild or wacky, old fashioned or a little bit bizarre, it doesn’t matter, the key is to spend time enjoying one another.

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