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Family Time

Family Time. Created By: Megan Filer and Rachael Palmer Ste. Genevieve High School Ste. Genevieve, Missouri Region 6. Family Quotes. “The family is one of natures masterpieces.” –George Santayana “A family in harmony will prosper in everything.” –Chinese Proverb

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Family Time

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  1. Family Time Created By: Megan Filer and Rachael Palmer Ste. Genevieve High School Ste. Genevieve, Missouri Region 6

  2. Family Quotes • “The family is one of natures masterpieces.” –George Santayana • “A family in harmony will prosper in everything.” –Chinese Proverb • “If the family were a boat, it would be a canoe that makes no progress unless everyone paddles.” –Letty Cottin Pogrebin, Family and Politics

  3. Quality Time Helps! • Quality time makes the members feel important. • It makes the family members satisfied with their family. • There is a better use of communication. • Time with your family creates value. • Creativity skills will be gained.

  4. Effects on Parents • Some stress, that can lead to headaches, irritability, depression, or high blood pressure, can be minimized by spending time with the children. • There is a stronger marriage bond.

  5. Effects On Children • Children are 40% more likely to get A’s and B’s. • Children are less likely to smoke, drink, do drugs, become depressed, obtain an eating disorder, or commit suicide. • Children are likely to do better in school, become healthier, and learn communication skills.

  6. Advice for Mealtime • Turn off phones. • Allow equal amount of time to talk. • Interrupting can end conversation. • Arguing creates issues within the household. • Ask questions to show you are interested.

  7. Ideas for Quality Time With Your Family • Take a drive. • Go see a movie or rent one and stay up late. • Shopping! • Cook a delicious meal. • Get some fresh air by going on a hike. • Engage in fun activities, such as bowling or roller skating. • Practice sports. • Enjoy relaxing on a vacation.

  8. Sources • http://www.wisdomquotes.com/cat_family.html • http://www.notable-quotes.com/f/family_quotes-html • http://blog.globalyp.net/wp-content/uploads/2009/06/FamilyBowling-Photo.gif • http://or.ucr.edu/images/pictures/centers/FamilyStudies.jpg • http://or.ucr.edu/images/pictures/centers/FamilyStudies.jpg • http://www.mynewsletterbuilder.com/ex/template_content_corner/ex70/images/family.jpg • http://www.familypoolfun.com/images/family_small.jpg • http://www.co.cowlitz.wa.us/health/images/graphics/family_hiking.jpg • www.time.com/time/magazine/article/0,9171,1200760,00.html • www.teenagerstoday.com/resources/articles/qualitytime.htm • http://ezinearticles.com/?The-Importance-of-Family-Time&id=749619 • www.clemson.edu/psapublishing/PAGES/FYD/FL522.pdf Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 United States License

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