Family Fun: An Introduction

To be an effective parent and have a close family, you need to spend quality family time together. This sounds simple enough, but it can get quite difficult when you’re working full-time and your kids have sports, their friends, and part-time jobs of their own to work around. Even though it can be tough to schedule, it’s important for your family to find time to spend together regularly.

Did You Know?

• A 2006 study showed that kids who ate dinner with their family frequently were much more likely to have high self-esteem, a sense of purpose, and a positive view of the future.¹

• Frequent family dinners have been shown to reduce the likelihood that kids will engage in risky behaviors, including substance abuse, fighting, and illicit drug use.²

Even though your family’s schedule is probably packed, it’s still possible to have quality family time. You might have to get creative with your attempts to spend time together as a family, and it could be challenging, but you’ll find that your family will be closer because of it.