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How To Strengthen Your Family Bonds?



Building a family that supports and encourages one another takes energy and time, But worth doing!
Here are simple tips for you to consider trying:

1️⃣ Be kind to one another.
Kids learn through experiences and modeling. Show acts of kindness in everyday life like opening the door for someone, putting away dishes without being asked or by hugging mom or dad when he or she gets home from work.

2️⃣ Eat dinner together.
Mealtime is an excellent place to share your day with your family. The dinner table should be a time where open communication takes place. Congratulate each other on accomplishments and encourage those who had a bad day. Kids who regularly eat meals with their families have higher academic scores and reduced use of tobacco, alcohol, and drug use.

3️⃣ Experience life together.
Do things as a family. Go for a hike, bike ride, or attend a concert. Kids who participate in activities with their families have a higher sense of belonging and higher self-esteem.

4️⃣ Enjoy a family game night.
Invite friends over for a potluck. Play interactive games with the kids. Makeup teams of boys against girls or kids against parents, and promote friendly competition. Surrounding your family with like-minded families promotes community.

5️⃣ Laugh.
Laughter is good for the soul. Share a funny video or story with your kids just to hear them laugh. Encourage your kids to share stories that make them laugh. Laughing reduces stress and stimulates your immune system.

6️⃣ Travel.
Plan a trip together as a family. Choose a destination for your adventure that offers something fun for everyone. Experience new things like foods, culture, or activities. If you’re on a budget, plan a camping trip.

7️⃣ Show appreciation.
A simple “thank you” goes a long way. Showing appreciation of family members makes them feel valuable. Surprise a family member with a note of gratitude for things they do that make your life more enjoyable.

8️⃣ Try new things.
Trying new things can be scary at first. Doing it as a family can reduce fear and promote courage to try new things like going on a roller coaster ride, or taking an art class.

9️⃣ Volunteer as a family. Serving in your community to help others makes kids feel more connected and socially adept. Caring for those who are less fortunate teaches compassion and empathy for others.

🔟 Give compliments. Make it a daily practice to say something kind to each person in your family.
Strong families teach us how to function in the world. They provide us with warmth and support to celebrate achievements and to provide comfort during rough spots in the road. 

Turn off the television and spend time communicating with those you love most. Spending time interacting with members of your family strengthens bonds, builds character, and improves self-esteem. Kids thrive where they feel loved. Invest in those who mean the most to you.

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