Turn”down time” into “family time”
December 14, 2007 by Andy Merrett · Leave a Comment
Down time? What on earth is that?
Yes, I expect we all know what the phrase means, but there seems to be precious little of it around.
Despite this, it’s highly likely that there are small pockets of “down time” in between all of life’s busyness. These are the times that can be turned into “family time”.
We don’t need hours of time to enjoy being with the people we love,” said Lissa Coffey, family and relationships expert for Hasbro games and author of Getting There! 9 Ways to Help Your Kids Learn What Matters Most in Life. “Catching moments here and there, at home or while waiting at the doctors office, helps to create memories and will build strong, lasting relationships.”
She comes up with some ideas for making the most of short pockets of time that could otherwise slip past.
Green Therapy
To avoid “nature deficit disorder”, get outside — even for just a few minutes. Not only does it distract kids from modern entertainment, but it helps them to appreciate both the family, and the natural world around them.
