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It’s Bonding Time! – 5 Fun Ways to Create Good Family Relationships

November 18, 2019
By Susan Paige
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Do you wish you had good family relationships but you aren’t sure how to make it happen? Read this article to learn 5 fun ways to grow closer as a family.

It’s hard to overstate the importance of close family relationships.

Indeed, the love and support provided by our family play a key role in personal wellbeing throughout life. Simply, having a tight-knit family facilitates a happier and healthier existence.

That’s why bonding time is so valuable. It’s a chance to come together, get to know one another better, and become more present in each other’s lives.

Looking for fun ways to do exactly that? Keep reading to discover 5 top suggestions.

  1. Take a Camping Trip

Getting out into the great outdoors is one of the best ways to grow closer as a family.

And camping, in particular, is a fun experience for everyone involved. It just doesn’t get better than access to nature, making dens in the forest, and songs, stories, and s’mores around the campfire.

You’ll get back from the trip with fun family tales and memories that you’ll back on for years to come.

  1. Have a Movie Night

Everybody loves a good movie.

Even better, you don’t have to fork out masses of cash to take the whole family to the cinema. Sometimes, a movie night at home is far more enjoyable.

Pick a film, turn off the lights, and huddle up on the sofa with some home-made popcorn. Take it in turns to decide what you watch!

  1. Get Involved in the Community

Coming together around a good cause is another great way to forge closer family ties.

Have a family meeting to talk about the community and the need therein.

Make a group decision about how you can make a difference and commit to a plan of action. You could throw fundraisers together, help out in the local soup kitchen, or start a community garden.

You’re sure to feel closer to each other, as well as teaching the value of community spirit and the plight of the less fortunate.

  1. Try Something New Each Week

Why not have one evening a week where you try something totally new?!

It could be anything at all. Again, give each family member a turn at choosing the activity. Not only will you get quality time together, but you’ll end up experiencing new and exciting things in the process.

One week you might be cooking a new dish. The next you could be visiting a new part of town. The week after that you might be watching a sports game, or trying out the Escape Room downtown.

  1. Turn off the Technology

Have one evening a week where technology is literally and figuratively off the table!

There’s nothing like a screen to distract from quality time together. Make a rule that one night each week you’ll have a no-technology policy.

In the time it’s not allowed, go for a walk together, play board games, go to the park, or cook a meal with each other.

Time to Establish Amazing Family Relationships

Family relationships are at the core of a happy life.

However, like any relationship, it takes work and time for them to flourish. Hopefully, this post has provided 5 novel ideas to help you come closer together with your family.

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