3 Things Families Can Do to Foster Closeness
September 27th, 2010 // 8:01 pm @ marla
The most important aspect of America is the family unit. In today’s world it is common to have two working parents with children that have to fend for themselves until Mom or Dad come home. Children being raised by a single parent are at its highest numbers ever. How can we keep families together with such busy schedules, and kids being bombarded with violent and aggressive stimuli?
Here are 3 things that families can do to foster closeness:
1. Eat Dinner Together on a Regular Basis. Studies have shown that families that eat together stay together. (Commitment of family values)
2. Have a Family Night Once a Month/Week. A scheduled family night is a great way to keep the family together as well as finding common interests that all can enjoy. (Good for communication and gets parents involved in kids life)
3. Allow Family Members to Be Individuals. Allowing a family member to express themselves is one of the greatest gifts of confidence you can give them. It is important to nurture, not criticize. (Nurturing you children’s differences teaches them it’s okay to be unique but it also teaches them tolerance and acceptance)
It’s not healthy when families are bonded by hate. This is a big problem that we face today in our society. It is far better to discuss and practice discernment, rather than judgment, and to know the difference.
Marla Sloane, Ph.D.
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