Jackson County
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FAMILY QUALITY TIME TOGETHER Nina Chen, Ph.D. Human Development Specialist
A nurturing environment for family members to grow up in requires a great deal of energy and work. Quality time together is one of the most important elements to build a strong family. Quality time should be planned with all family members. A family meeting can be a beneficial activity where family members can discuss ideas, concerns, and problems and decide the factors to influence their quality time together. The following are some suggestions for having quality time together with family members.
· Have a family council meeting every week. This can be an opportunity to open communication and discuss family issues.
· Have a specific time for family members to get together and tell something positive about themselves. This specific time can include having each one say one positive characteristic of each person or tell family members why the person is important to the family.
· Spend time with each family member every week. This special time is valuable for two people to share with, talk to, listen to, and enjoy each other. This special time can increase family member’s closeness.
· Time together for a couple is also important. Having a regular couple time can help couples renew their sense of closeness and togetherness.
· Family quality time should include working and playing together. Everyone should enjoy and benefit from family fun times. Avoid win and loss games because they may create stress or competition among family members.
If you and your family are living a busy daily life, you may need to rethink your family life pace. It may be time for you and your family to have a family council meeting to find out alternatives and schedule “prime time” as a tool for building a strong family.
DID YOU KNOW?
· According to a report, the majority of parents believe the internet helps children with their schoolwork. But parents still have fears about their children's use of the internet.
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