How To Nurture The Family

 Create A Safe & Comfortable Atmostphere

A family is supposed to be one’s refuge. The home is supposed to be a safe place where one can feel comfortable and secure. Thus, a family needs to be constantly nurtured in order for its members to develop a feeling that they belong and that they are accepted for who they are.

Trust And Respect Development

Developing trust and respect among family members is one way to nurture a family. Parents need to realize that their children can make their own decisions. Instead of telling the children what to do all the time, parents need to give their children the freedom to make their own decisions from time to time as well as guide their children into making responsible choices. Children, on the other hand, need to learn to trust the wisdom of their parents and respect the decisions their parents make. Fights and arguments among family members are inevitable, but if family members have an already deeply established sense of respect for one another, conflicts would be resolved without any family member going away with feelings of resentment or bitterness.

Designate A Special Family Time

Dedicating a special day for family time is a very good way of nurturing the family and enhancing relationships among family members. A family coming together and having a picnic every first Sunday of each month, for example, is a wonderful opportunity for family members to catch up with and talk about what’s happening with each other’s lives. A family could also dedicate one night a week to spending time with one another. It doesn’t have to be lavish, nor does it have to be expensive. A family night could be a simple one. Watch a family movie together, do a craft project with the children, play board games or simply take a walk outside with the family pet -- these are simple things a family can do that can have great impact on its overall well being. A special family day or family night becomes an event that each family member can eagerly anticipate.

In the end, regardless of how often a family spends time together, what is important is that each family member makes an effort to be present and has the desire to build a stronger, more loving family.

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