Nothing brings a family together like enjoying some down time on the weekend. The typical family’s daily routine is often so chaotic that it’s much too easy to grow apart. Try to find out something that is suitable for each family members as it is a great time to reconnect the whole family together. Here are some great activities to help you bond as a family:
- Movie night
It is not everytime you get to do a movie night with a whole bunch of family. Ask each person what movie they would like to watch and choose one from your home collection or rent a movie. To complement your movie night, serve popcorn and candy to make it feel as if you are at the movies.
2. Plan a treasure hunt
Depending on your children’s ages, you can plan a treasure hunt at hunt your house or in a wider community. Do keep in mind that do not play in a mall and leave your child alone. Try to play it in your house or small garden will do.
3. Get gardening
Do you like gardening? Get your kids to join this hobby and spend a day outside in the garden doing some house maintenance can a fun bonding experience. Let them do some housework like sweeping and washing out the outdoor floors to make to build and their responsibility level.
4. Baking
Baking is a fun kitchen project that can bring everyone in the family together. From simple chocolate cake to lemon meringue tart, it can be as fun as eating them. Let the kids decorate the cookies or cake to explore their creativity too.
5. Read together
Pick a book that everyone is interested in. For instance, Harry Potter, Twilight or a special holiday story are all great choices. Have each person take turns reading aloud, then discuss the book after it is over to share an opinion on the books and characters.
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