Everyone is making their new year’s resolutions about now, chances are some are wondering how they will add more family time with their kids.
You know, not just how to fit in 10 minutes to help them with their homework after coming home from a long day at the office, but more time….fun time. Here’s a few quick ideas:
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Play with them! That’s right, get right down on the ground if you have a baby and explore the world through their eyes. Play games like peek-a-boo, crawl around (they’ll laugh up a storm), laugh, roll a ball to them, etc.
Older children love board games, go out and buy a bunch of them and sit down and play. You could even do a family game night every week that way no matter what you have it scheduled in. But don’t take the game too seriously, this only makes children resent game time and you want everyone to enjoy it.
Teens also love game night, or you could purchase the Wii or something equal to it, I know there are cheaper versions out there. Grab a few family games, you know the type where everyone gets to play and have fun!
Once the weather warms up head outside and play football, tag, soccer or even basketball with your kids. If you aren’t fit, start walking with the family. Getting everyone involved could be a lot of fun and they’ll surely have memories. If the weather is cold and snow on the ground, head out and make snowmen, throw snowballs (lightly), etc. Playing with your kids could be a lot of fun, but it’ll take you getting down and dirty to do it. Sometimes you don’t even have to get dirty.
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