5 Tricks to spend more Time with your Family- and enjoy it

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If you have kids or have the pleasure of taking care of them, then you know that life is always complicated, at least to some extent. When you have kids, you never run out of complication- whether that involves piles of extra laundry, cooking, shopping, and running errands, school drop-offs and pickups, chores, crises, sports and school dances, and the tantrums (ah, the tantrums!).

We know that modern life can be complicated and exhausting. However, it’s not just enough to make time for our families- we have to make quality time to spend with them. What’s really vital is to include quality moments that can enable you to genuinely connect with your family members sans Instagram in sight or any screen for that matter.

In the quest for a good life, we must never forget that our families are the biggest and most important assets that we have. Regardless of how busy life gets, it is essential if not critical that you make time for them.

It doesn’t matter if your kids are still little, all grown up or you don’t have kids at all, spending time with your family members will allow them to see you, who you are, what your principles are, as well as how you live your life.

So, if you are in the market for awesome tricks that can allow you to spend quality time with your family and actually enjoy yourself while doing it, here are 5 tricks to spend more time with your family:

Make mealtimes a huge deal

Meals shared with family should always be special. However, your family members will be even more eager to sit down and eat together if you make one meal a big deal. You can do this in a variety of ways, including making your mealtimes a theme.

For instance, Italian night could include all your favorite Italian meals and as a bonus, you can have your family also take part. Get everyone to take part by setting up or carrying out meal prep.

The more engaged everyone will be, the more they will be keen to contribute. Making fun meals and treats will bring everyone together with one purpose in mind, which will go a long way in helping you to create those special memories.

Invite your kids’ friends over and get to know them

You may have seen them hanging around your house, but how well do you know your children’s friends? If you admit that you could know them better, then set some time apart to get to know them. Letting them hang out with you around will give you valuable insights into what interests and motivations that your child has.

It is also important in understanding the type of friends that your child is associating with. One of the easiest ways to spend time with your children’s friends is by inviting them over so that they can hang out in your house. This way, you can spend time with them in the background without actually being involved in their shenanigans.

Please note that there is a fine line between getting to know your friends and being nosy. Try not to overstep as you could end up creating more distance between you and your kids instead of bringing them into the fold.

Get active

A family that gets active together, stays healthy together. Keeping your family active and moving can help you bond and ensure that you stay disease-free. Sure, museums and zoo visits have their place in your schedule. However, the benefits of active play are well documented.

You can pick any activity that allows you to get up and moving. It could be a simple game of hide and seek, a family-friendly game at your ping pong table, or a fun home workout that can involve everyone.

Pick something fun and social

Does your child or partner hate the idea of being physically active or actually taking part in a sporting activity? The good news is that there are plenty of activities that you can take part in and help you be more active without necessarily being physical.

Sign your family members up for a family dance class, head out for some bowling, hot your local roller-skating rink, go for a nature walk in the park, and allow your kids to discover little rocks and plants. Pick any activity that you are bound to both participate in and enjoy; if it gets you up and moving, the better.

Plan a picnic

If you haven’t been to a picnic in a while, there couldn’t be a better time to plan one. Bring this summertime activity in your backyard or if you would prefer to venture out head to the park, or any picnic grounds available in your area.

Ensure that your family members are involved throughout, which means that they should also take part in the preparation of traditional picnic foods such as sandwiches, wraps, or salads. whether you opt to set up on a blanket on the lawn or a park table, your family will love the fresh air, as well as the fresh, does of some much-needed vitamin D.

 Final Thoughts

Let’s be honest: on a scale of one to ten, how much do you enjoy spending time with your family? We know how important it is to spend time with our loved ones, and yet, we often get so engrossed in the responsibilities of parenting that we often forget to enjoy the process.

One of the things that you have to keep in mind is to have fun when spending time with our families, even on the really hard days. When you do, you will discover that the process will be a lot more enjoyable, regardless of the mundane activities that you may be participating in. If you often find it difficult for you to spend time doing activities that you would enjoy, these tricks above should help.