Family time is what you make of it!

• You don't have enough time for family time.
• You need to get that report done by morning.
• You have to meet that certain someone now.

You need to figure out, what is the highest priority in your life. No excuses. Your job will still be there, that special someone will still be there, that special thing will be around again, but this moment in time will never repeat.

Make the most of your family time. Use a schedule, if that will help. Just make sure you set aside time for bonding. It can be a weekend getaway or as little as a couple of minutes of your precious time. I remind you, nothing is more precious than the memories and effects of bonding.

Setup a weekly family meeting.
One example would be where everybody can voice their opinions, tell their complaints. Everybody has equal say, kids are just as important as parents. Equal rights to speak and be heard, then everybody works together for solutions. This can be as little as an hour a week. Or a family forum "from the Cosby show", where everybody comes together to hear both sides of an issue, and then each family member cast their vote, with their reason.

Put a schedule on the wall, for everyone to see, with dates and time frames. This will make it easier for others to schedule around it in the beginning. Whatever works, just do it. Remember, it has to be approved by all, so nobody feels it is a priority, but a privilege that everybody will look forward to, their family time.

Everybody knows, Family comes first, but so many do not live by it. Why?
Because, society has gone into hyper speed, and everybody just loses focus sometimes. It's not your fault, you need to stop and smell the roses from time to time, and you will get your focus back. Schedule your family time now!

Make it fun, get the whole family revved up. Make a big deal about a new game and set a family “game night.” If you just call it “family night,” you may hear some grunts and groans, but if everyone knows it's a night for fun, bonding will happen automatically and effortlessly.
If your kids want to be with their friends, that's OK. Just invite their friends over. This is a great way to meet them, and maybe help them with their bonding issues. All the while, making your bonds stronger and become your kids true hero!

5 Steps To Start A Family Night:
1) Make a mental commitment.
2) Discuss with entire family.
3) Make a schedule together.
4) Have Fun.
5) Just Do It!

This is so important, to help each other, and put a stop to all the crime going on by misguided and lonely children. Please, work together, get your focus back on family, and find the time to really BOND!

Trust me, they will thank you for it in the future, and you will feel 100% better for doing it. You WILL look forward to bonding, the more you do it!

For a basic schedule and a family tree diagram, check out my Family Planner to get you started.
This is a PDF file, if you don't have adobe reader, you can get it at Adobe for free.

P.S. I just want to publicly say "Thank You" to my family for all those moments of bonding we had, while I was growing up!
Thank you and have a wonderful life.

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Thank you and have a wonderful life
Dr. G

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