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Busy Families and Time Management

By: anonymous

William R. Mattox, director of policy analysis for the Family Research Council in Washington, DC observed: “Families lack the time to be effective parents, supportive spouses, or good neighbors. People must spend many more hours working than they did a generation ago and children are growing up isolation. Cross-cultural studies show that parents in the United States spend less time with their children than parents in any other nation in the world. Setting aside time for busy parents is a huge challenge."

Here are a few time management strategies:

First, create a family time zone. According to Stephen R. Covey, author of “The Eighth Habit, “Time zones are large interchangeable blocks of time set aside for specific important activities as you organize your weeks.

Oh my! These sure brought back some wonderful Christmas memories! Start your own family holiday traditions this year!

Family Christmas Celebration Ideas

By: Connie LimonIn this article read about some of the ways families across America celebrate Christmas. Christmas tradition #1:

• Purchase music from the great English cathedrals. Gather stories about the Salisbury and Worchester Cathedral of England. As you play your music during the holidays tell your family the stories of how the great organs played in these Cathedrals and the choirs sang during the Christmas holiday celebrations

Have Fun Together as a Family

By: Chris Lowrey

Looking for something to do that the whole family will enjoy and keep them occupied? Look no further. Below are ideas that will be fun for everyone in your family. Including great activities for kids to do when you hear those dreaded words of “there is nothing to do” or “we are bored.” From family road trips to rainy days when going outside is impossible. These family activities will keep everyone entertained! 

Road Trip Fun 

Tired of “Are we there yet?”, or “I’m bored!” Here are a couple of VERY easy family games great for in the car.  Read the rest of this entry »

Reading Books To Your Children

Parents find many reasons for not reading books to their children. Some can't read themselves, or read poorly. Some feel embarrassed making funny faces and sounds that delight kids. Then there are those who don't think they have the time.

If you can identify with these parents, don't fall into those traps. Because that's exactly what they are - traps! They steal away precious moments with your little one... opportunities to build trust and love, and to simply enjoy being a parent.

Just as important, the experience of having you all to herself means everything to your little girl. It builds a camaraderie with her that strengthens all your other parenting qualities. It soothes all the discipline, because after she is scolded she can remember the reading times... when everything was Ok.

Here are some tried-and-true family night ideas for some really fun family time!

Quality Family Time

By: Veronica Scott Spending time with loved ones and family is an incredible experience. Children love to spend time with their families and bask in the love and joy that comes with it, so it's not surprising that quality family time ranks up there as one of the most important values in the lives of average people. A lot of people unfortunately cannot find time to spend with their families, making quality family time a luxury instead of a normal occurrence. With a little bit of planning and some creativity, however, any family can have some quality family time and can enjoy the company of loved ones. Family Night! One of the best ways to go about getting more time with the family is to create family night.