Some Great Suggestions To Spice Up Family Night

It’s the little things that count.  This applies to almost everything but has particular importance in family nights.  The routine can be draining, so parents should try spicing it up a little.  Just a little change here and there can make a ton of difference. Listed below are a few suggestions:



Camp inside:  If this sounds crazy, then it’s worth it.  Most parents dread the camping experience because of the dirt and the outdoor setup.  There is an alternative: camping in the living room. Children are not particularly interested in where their camps are; it’s more of the experience that matters to them.  Parents can drag out sleeping bags or line a tent with fairy lights.  Doing this inside the home also has the added advantage of being near a toilet and having ready access to food.

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Listen and draw:  Try listening to audio books together with your family.  While the story is being dictated, children can draw individually about what they "see."  Not only will this get them to concentrate but makes them remember the story better.  Children who grow up with books are often reported to do better in school.



Cooking night:  If there is movie night, there can be a cooking night.  Children love to get their hands dirty, and this is a fun way for them to have fun while doing something productive.   Allocate tasks suitable for your children’s age.

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Remember that these family nights shape your child’s future.  They may seem tiresome and stressful at the time, but they are often recalled with loving nostalgia later.



Alpman Ilker considers himself a family man.  As much as he can, he spends time with his wife and children.  For more information, follow him on Twitter.