Staying Connected With Our Kids

Last updated on: April 9, 2018 at 10:59 am by Sarah Hamaker

Staying Connected With Our Kids 2018-03-22T20:32:29+00:00 Sarah Hamaker

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Keeping That Connection
To cultivate a strong family, use these suggestions to solidify your connections with each other. “Strong families build strong kids,” Simens pointed out. “Strong families share traditions and family rituals. Strong families share regular family celebrations.”

Through family time, technology curfews, being fully present, finding common ground, spending individual time, listening more than talking, respecting our kids and their thoughts, sharing what interests them, and getting outdoors together, we can have a connection with our kids that will last. “If we can build children up and strengthen their social bonds as children, and provide safe environments, we are less likely to have adults with insecurity or negative views of the world and possibly lower the high levels of anxiety experienced,” McGregor said.

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