When Was the Last Time That Your Family Spent an Evening Together?

 

Finding a way to have family time in today’s busy schedules of work, school, and activities can be a challenge.
Many families who have had a family zoo pass for the past several years will admit that they love it. They can go almost once a week and since they are not paying per visit, it is okay to just stay for a short time. In fact, there is never the pressure to make a whole day of it. Packing snacks, lunches, carrying water bottles, bringing in a wagon, and the day long preparations are things of the past. As soon as someone gets grumpy, a family can just leave without feeling like they paid for nothing. A family membership allows parents to feel better when the kids just want to play instead of looking at the animals.

• Families in today’s culture continue to struggle to find a way to stay connected with each other instead of technology. For this reason, there are a growing number of parents who are embracing local attractions like zoos and pumpkin patches that inspire return visits.

Parents do not always have to leave the home, however, to find a way to increase FAMILY TIME. In fact, there are some simple and inexpensive ways that parents can help their children get the experiences they need to be their best selves while also spending time with siblings and other relatives. From wood craft kits to sports puzzles to board games, many families make at least one night a week an opportunity for spending time together.

• All children go through times when they are not excited to be with their parents, it is part of becoming independent. Most parents, however, want to find a way to encourage their children of all ages to gravitate back toward family.
• Memberships are one of the ways that families can affordably visit local attractions. And while a family in a very large city may not be able too afford all of the memberships it would take for every location, it is possible for many families to invest their money in one or tow.
• Instead of allowing children to spend long and alone stretches of time with screens, many parents are looking at ways to keep children engaged with siblings and family traditions. Holiday craft kits are just one of many examples.
• Little children love to be with their parents most of the time. As these children get older, however, creating pockets of family time can be a little more challenging.
• You can find affordable ways to make sure your family spends time together by simply looking at local community options for free concerst or low cost family memberships to local outdoor attractions.
• The latest trend in craft kits is to subscribe to a monthly program that delivers interesting options right to your home. And while you can certainly designate the age appropriateness of the craft kits that you want, there are still many options available.
• Instead of purchasing your son or daughter another game for their technology, maybe it is time to invest in an activity that allows everyone to enjoy family time together.
• Movement gets the brain going. An active body makes for an active brain, so many parents want to make learning a hands-on affair.
• Every day is an opportunity to create an educational experience for your child. From visiting a zoo to see a new exhibit or simply putting a puzzle together, the best parents understand the value of providing engaging experiences for their children.

Did you know that The brain makes the most connections among its cells before a child turns 10? For this reason alone it is important for parents to continue to look for ways to limit screen time and increase mental activities like family games and even easy puzzles for young children. Although there are many technologies that are available in our world, there are certainly many more family friendly activities that can encourage the right kind of connections.