Friday, February 7, 2014

Have fun with it!


It's been a longer winter. You hear it in every sigh, cough, and brrrrr. It's even been hard to get the kids out to sled or play much, because it's been so cold. 

Well, the Winter Olympics are here and I say, let's have some fun with it and use it to  surge some positive energy & laughter into our families! Here are a couple of ideas I have to get you started… 

Host your own Medal Ceremony each evening at supper time. As a family, determine what you're competing in (who can do the most chores around the house, who can do the most acts of kindness in a day, who is most creative with their hair that day, who wins Slapjack contest, etc.) Then, have everyone share and hand out the gold, silver and bronze for the competition. Bonus family time: Take the time to make the medals together.

* Host your own Family Olympics. There are tons of quick, easy "Minute to Win It" ideas on the Web… this one is great for silly & competitive families. 

There is something amazing that happens when we play, laugh and have fun together. Don't miss your chance to do it with your kids today.