Friday, April 25, 2008

Making Home a Happy Place

From FOCUS ON THE FAMILY, Today, 25-Apr-2008 edition

 

Making Home a Happy Place

By Dr bill Maier

 

Have you ever noticed how some families are just fun

to be around?

 

They always seem to be laughing and having a good time.

Well, that doesn’t happen by accident.

 

Good parents understand the importance of creating

a happy atmosphere in the home.

 

Kids should enjoy being around their parents and siblings

and there are some very practical ways you can help

make that happen.

 

Begin by learning to laugh at yourself when things go wrong.

This teaches your kids not to take themselves too seriously

and shows them that everyone gets a chance to try again.

 

You should also be willing to try new things. Maybe you can

explore an ethnic restaurant from time to time and order meals

that seem fun and different.

 

Have everyone use their fingers to eat when you go out for

Indian food. Find ways to make mealtimes fun and engaging.

 

Or, the next time you take a family walk, tell everyone to try

walking backwards. Which child wouldn’t have a blast doing that?

 

The key is to look for ways to make life happy and fun for

your children. Give them a childhood to remember.

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