Wednesday, March 4, 2009

Reconnect by Disconnecting


Ever feel like your family spends more time watching TV or surfing the Internet than they do with each other? Then maybe it’s time to unplug and reconnect. If you’re at a loss for what to do with your newfound family-bonding time though, check out these ideas:

Put Your Game Face On
Get the whole family involved with a fun game. Try letting each child pick out their own game and have the entire family play them together. Even preschoolers can enjoy the fun with games like Hi-Ho Cherry-O or Candy Land; for more advanced, creative play try Cranium or a fun card game like Pit. 

Build Family Bonds
Tackling a project together does more than just bring the family together. It also helps kids learn problem-solving skills as well as other important traits. Whether it’s a doll house, model airplane, race car or even a simple birdhouse, a building project combines fun, learning and togetherness. 

Take a Hike
With Georgia’s abundance of community, local and state parks, there’s no excuse not to make a family day a park day. Bring the bikes, the dog and even the fishing poles and a picnic lunch for a fun time in the great outdoors. 

Backyard Fun
Turn your backyard into a different kind of PlayStation with badminton, volleyball or even croquet. Be careful though, a little friendly family competition can be addicting! Try adding in some classic games like hide and seek (even more fun at night with flashlights!), red rover and Frisbee. 

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