The Five Magic Hours

Don't you find that when it comes to spending time as a family there seems to be no time to squeeze it in. We are so busy with life that we aren't spending time with the people that need it the most. So here are five ways to take time with your family, hopefully one will work in your busy home because remember that a family who plays together stays together.

Partings: Don't part in the the morning without knowing one interesting thing that will happen in each other's day. (2 minutes a day X's 5 working days=10 minutes a day).

Reunions: Take 10 minutes to talk about your day (a stress reducing conversation, i.e. no harsh comments or startups). Each family member alternates in actively listening. Rule: support and appreciation for each family member. (20 minutes a day X's 5 working days= 1 hour and 40 minutes).

Admiration and Appreciation: Find some way everyday to genuinely communicate affection and appreciation to each family member. (5 minutes a day X's 7 days= 35 minutes).

Affection: Touch, hug, cuddle each other in ways which to express love. (1 hug a day X's 7 days=7 minutes)

Love Maps and Arguing: Take at least 2 hours a week for staying acquainted. Play twenty questions, talk about conflictual issues, repair negativity, or just ask how the other is doing. Husbands and wives should take at least a 2 hour date each week to catch up with each other.
(2 hours a week=11 minutes a day)

You can give it a try and remember minutes add up fast!