Comments on: Teen/Tween Thursday- Family Time

By: Melissa

Melissa — Fri, 19 Mar 2010 19:31:47 +0000

that is great! It really does require planning and being purposeful about
how we spend our time together!

By: Dalia

Dalia — Fri, 19 Mar 2010 19:05:45 +0000

Thanks for these tips. We are at this point now and I have been trying to figure out ways to spend more quality time. Dinnertime is a must and I always make it that way. You are so right about car time too. I found that in the winter we all (including myself) are guilty about electronics. There I find us on a weekend one hooked to the computer, one to the phone, one to the Ipod, and the other to the DS. Once I finally realized this I have been attempting to plan things on the weekends that involve all of us getting OUT of the house together.

By: mjroberson5

mjroberson5 — Fri, 19 Mar 2010 07:53:28 +0000

What a great post! We are now approaching the “uncool parents” phase, and it's getting harder and harder to find ways for good quality time – which is HUGE since that's one of his primary Love Languages. Thanks for sharing!

By: Melissa

Melissa — Fri, 19 Mar 2010 00:35:32 +0000

thank you Angie!!

By: 7ClownCircus

7ClownCircus — Thu, 18 Mar 2010 22:29:56 +0000

I really appreciate all of the insights and advice you give about teens!

By: Melissa

Melissa — Thu, 18 Mar 2010 17:41:47 +0000

that is a great idea…taking a class together!

By: Aurelia Williams

Aurelia Williams — Thu, 18 Mar 2010 17:34:26 +0000

Great post!! There are a few things that I do and have done with my teens together and many of them you've already mentioned. One of the things that we've done together that was the most fun for both of us was to join a dance and exercise class together. It was amazing how much fun we had and it did wonders for our fitness as well.