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the first step. Pick a time and stick to it in the same manner you would an important doctor’s appointment, all family members must attend. The rest is easy and inexpensive. Play a board game, play cards, play a game of charades, exercise together, clean the garage together, volunteer at a local soup kitchen. There are unlimited ways a family can spend time together.

Time spent together as a family is one of the most valuable investments you can make !

Blessings on you and your family,

Susan Lichtenthal Executive Director

Spending time together as a family has become a rare commodity in our society, due to technology, work and social pressures. An increase in shift work, often longer working hours, and the development of recreational and sports activities geared for youth alone, have reduced the hours that many families spend together. Modern society has almost busied the family out of existence! Due to the current economic situation of our community, many households need two incomes to survive. Some parents even hold down two jobs in order to make ends meet. Families are feeling a lot of economic instability.

Work time and family time is out of balance. These situations can lead to stress and anxiety. Stress and anxiety lead to other health problems such as head aches, irritability, depression, high blood pressure and other ailments. One way to combat these issues: Focus on Family. The time you spend together as a family has many benefits. Spending time together as a family provides each member of the family with feelings of love, support, security and safety. Spending time together allows family members to connect to each other, to communicate their ideas and beliefs, and to show their respect for each other. Setting aside time to spend together is