Once Every Month:
*Reinforce what your family stands for.
*Update house rules, adjust privileges and responsibilities.
*Plan a fun-filled excursion.
*Have a long heart-to-hear chat.
*Do some community service together.
*Organize, recycle and give to the needy.
*Enjoy a family tradition.
2-3 times a month:
*Take pictures.
*Review goals; reward when reached.
*Teach a life skill such as cooking or doing laundry.
*Ask how life is going--"How's school, friends, family?"
*Try a new recipe with your kids.
*Visit a library.
*Take time to rejuvenate yourself.
*Be spontaneous; don't overschedule.
Once a week:
*Pursue a common interest or hobby with your kids.
*Think of a way to express admiration.
*Help your child perform an anonymous good deed.
*Give an allowance and teach saving.
*Make sure children complete chores.
*Arrange for some one-on-one time with your child.
*Spend an evening with "just family."
*Go on a date with your spouse.
*Play a game together.
Every Day:
*Say, "I love you."
*Read to your children.
*Kiss goodnight.
*Hug.
*Forgive your kids.
*Forgive yourself.
*Help kids develop self-discipline.
*Laugh about something.
*Listen.
*Limit TV viewing.
*Keep children safe and healthy.
*Teach kindness by example.
*Give children choices.
*Follow through.
*Say, "Thank You."
