Tips for Bonding

Eat Together. With everyone’s busy schedules, it’s often hard to share a daily meal. But the benefits of eating together can be great. Conversations during mealtime allow the family to connect, learn from each other, and process the day’s events. 

Play. Board games aren’t only for kids! Organize a game night for the whole family. It requires a lot of work to be a happy family – don’t forget that it can be fun, too!

Turn off the TV. All too often the television’s constant noise replaces real conversation. When the television is off, family members are better able to share stories, play games, and focus on each other. 

Source: PacifiCare Behavioral Health Wellness Monthly, January 2008