Spending time together is one of the greatest gifts we can give to our children. Many kids today are overscheduled, with everyone is doing their own thing. We forget how important simply spending time together really is. Make family time a priority and have everyone block time off in their schedules for it: a Friday night or a two-hour window on a Saturday or Sunday will do. A time for everyone in the family to come together, put away the devices, and have some fun!

Family Time

• Creates a stronger emotional bond between family members
• Improves communication skills
• Gets everyone away from computer screens and devices
• Provides quality time
• Increases physical activity
• Relieves stress
• Enhances team-building skills
• Builds confidence
• Improves performance in school
• Reduces behavioral issues

Summertime offers lots of opportunities to spend time together for some good old family bonding! Get outside and go for a hike, or plan a family picnic.

Kitchen Ink promotes Making Memories in the Kitchen, but spending time together doing any activity is good. Check our Instagram – kitcheninkpublishing—for weekly Family Fun Friday activities and this blog for inspiration and activities. Have fun!