- build strong families
health, strong families give their members the support they need to get through the difficulties of life. There are many ways to define a family, but they all have one common idea: take care. It's the little things you do on a regular basis that matter most deal with stress and conflict.
Children may create the appearance of a family. Build an environment where children are free to discuss any concerns should begin when the child is very young. Allow the children to talk about what they like to do and feelings. This will help to build trust and acceptance and form a cohesive family unit.
Being a family is fun! There are many everyday events that can help create an atmosphere of loving family. family meal can be a time for communication between members, and game night, even if only once a week can be beneficial to the family dynamic. The holidays are also a wonderful time to bond with the family. Use this time to include all family members. Being involved in activities such as these while also setting limits creates, but family friendly controlled environment
Did you know
- Build better relationships involves all generations -.? Grandparents, parents, and children.
- family routines and rituals are powerful organizers of family life that add stability during times of stress and transition
- research shows that regular religious practice is a predictor family stability
the importance of lunch!
- 74 percent of teens said they like to eat meals with their families
- Teens who have more family meals tend to eat more fruits, vegetables , grains, protein and calcium rich foods
- research shows that more frequent family meals also protect against tobacco, alcohol, low average grade points, depression and suicide especially among adolescents
Remember the five 's'' s family
- Learn
- Loyalty
- Love
- laugh
- leadership
Sources: Harvard University, US Department of Health & Human services, National Institutes of Health, LifeWork EAP strategies and Adventist HealthCare. The Health Council of the week is for educational purposes. For medical advice, consult your doctor. Feel free to copy and distribute this health resource.
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