How to Improve Family Wellness
You know why a certain events, pastimes, and issues of general interest have a month named after them? When they aren’t getting enough attention all by itself.
Just for the record, May is national Family Wellness Month. And yet if it’s observed and practiced only once per year, not much good will be accomplished. That’s why we encourage you to put these and other family wellness steps into your family’s routine.
- Eat together. It sounds simple, but most American families eat their dinner at different times. So, to the extent possible, find a meal time that works for everyone, even if it’s not seven days a week. Next, turn off the TV and any other distracting electronic device. That includes cell phones! Studies show that family dinners may be more important to a child’s academic success than athletics, art, homework and religious participation!
- Play together. Sit in front of the TV after dinner, just don’t turn it on. Instead, play a board game the whole family can enjoy. A family game night not only allows you to spend time together, but lets the kids use their problem-solving skills.
- Exercise together. Imagine spending time together while improving everyone’s emotional and physical health. From walks in the woods to traditional sports like basketball and tennis, kids enjoy getting exercise while both children and adults need it for a healthier lifestyle.
- Read together. Kids love stories, whether reading from a book or making them up. And what better time to tell a story than bedtime…depending on the child’s age, or course.
- Talk about your childhood. While history is becoming a lost art in our school systems, kids still enjoying about the past, whether it’s yours or our country’s. It’s a great learning tool, one more chance to bond, and an opportunity for kids to ask questions and maybe even continue learning in their own time.
At Now Security Systems, we’re all about family well-being. Let us know if there’s anything we can do to enhance yours.