The importance of quality family time is not something that should ever be overlooked. The time you spend together, especially in the early years, will pay off immensely during those teenage and even college years. Kids remember these times, and while the firmness of the family bond may become a tad loosened during those teenage years, a great childhood will always get your kids to come back. So, in order to create a solid foundation and fortify the relationship between both kids and kids and parents, finding the time for them is crucial. There are numerous ‘easy’ ways to bond – sharing a meal together, talking about your day, and these practices should be an integral part of your family routine. Still, there are even more fun ways to spend great family time and create memories that will last a lifetime.
Never miss out on it
The amazing phones and their
cameras make it easy to mark every child’s milestone, every ridiculous garden
water fight, or essentially anything else. However, we have become so reliant on
our phones to create spontaneous memories that we have let go of the old
traditions such as organizing a family photoshoot. Family portraits make us get
all dressed up, sit together, smile and pose for the camera and they mean a
whole lot for the kids’ self-esteem. Photos simply represent the best memories
as they are almost eternal. Therefore, hire a family portrait photographer and
organize a photoshoot, whether it’s a Christmas or a New Year’s one. It can
even be a regular day, or a celebration of a milestone. You don’t need an
excuse to create timeless memories, so try to make picture day one of your
family’s traditions.
Put it on the whiteboard
Most parents of today have
whiteboards. They help keep them organized and on top of everything, from
chores to picking the kids up from school and afterschool activities. However,
the one thing that should definitely make its way onto the whiteboard is a
monthly trip or excursion. It’s great for the family to spend some time in
nature. Parents get to tell their kids stories of the places they visit, there
can be singing and sharing on the way there. The entire trip can be incredible,
and you will enjoy this time well-spent. On top of that, your children will be
grateful that you took the time to take them to these incredible places, and
will cherish these memories. Also, excursions are another opportunity for
amazing photo-ops, so don’t forget your camera.
It's the little things that count
Sometimes the kids need to be in
cahoots with one of their parents in order to create a surprise for the other.
Christmas and New Years are important dates, but everyone receives gifts on
these holidays. Now, when it comes to Father’s and Mother’s day, it’s the kids’
job to plan a special day and special gifts. So, mom gets to help the kids pick out the perfect Father’s Day gifts, and
dad will return the favor when it’s mom’s day. Well-chosen gifts, regardless of
the price, show how much we care; and these days, dedicated to parents are a
great opportunity to give and show our love. So, each parent should take up the
task of teaching the kids the importance of these two holidays and always make
sure they help the children plan out the perfect day that ends with the perfect
gift.
Get personal
In some families, the parents are
so closed up that their kids don’t even know them. When you feel like you don’t
know someone, it’s difficult to feel connected and close to them. So, loosen up
a bit and share stories with your kids. Tell them things
that are appropriate for their age, such as how mom and dad met, what mom
thought of him in the beginning and vice versa. These personal stories about
the course of your romance aren’t only entertaining but also give your kids a
deeper insight into who you are. Subsequently, this only brings them closer to
you and makes them want to share and confide in you too, and that is as good as
it gets.
Take interest
Over time, your kids will become
interested in one thing or another. Some will become theater enthusiasts,
others will develop a love for basketball. Whatever their interest is, it’s
your job not to only be supportive but to also find a way to get involved in
that part of their life. If it’s basketball, get the whole family to shoot
hoops for fun at the nearest court. If it’s theatre, go through lines with your
son and daughter and really get in character. Being there isn’t just showing up
for a play or a ballgame, although this matters too. It’s about being there for
the entire process.
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