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8 Ways to Stay Close to Your Child

You remember when they took naps. You recall their first words. You cherish the days when they were innocent, loving and eager for your hugs. The tips that follow can help you continue to bond with your children if they are no longer children. Nothing can make your heart soar as much as watching their lives prosper – and them wanting you to be part of it.

From: 5-Minute Health Boosters

1. Set Dinner Time

There’s something comforting about the family gathered around the dinner table, perhaps because that tradition is disappearing. Yet the evening meal is often the one time of day when the family can get together in one place. So make dinner a family affair. Use the time to share news of your day, make weekend plans and enjoy one another’s company. Research shows that adolescents who dine with their family at least several times a week are less likely to smoke and use drugs and they tend to get better exam results.

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    Five years ago - as a family we decided that Steve (husband/Dad) would give up his over time - all so we could enjoy the evening meal together! Our children were 7 and 4 at the time - and we all felt it was more important to spend that time together than to have the extra money. We still eat every evening meal together and every Sunday - we are all invited to my parents for an extended family meal - eating together is a must in our family!!

    Submitted by Tracy Boutilier on Sun. 2011-07-17 8:07pm

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