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How to Enjoy Family Life in a Bad Economy
Edited by CaliforniaclownschoolOnepeacefulman, Harri, Teresa, Mibuwolf47 and 4 others
Leo Buscaglia had a famous quote. He said, “What is called the secret of happiness is no more a secret than the willingness to choose life”.
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1Don’t take life so serious. Laugh, play, joke and have fun.Ad -
2Make silver dollar pancakes for breakfast. Other shapes, such as animals, are also cool.
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3Drive the kids to school with music playing. You can pretend that you are the conductor and are leading the music.
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4Pretend with your kids. If they want to be astronauts, tell them you are making a special astronaut lunch. It may look like a peanut butter and jelly sandwich to most people but whisper in their ear it really is an astronaut sandwich. -
5Paint your children's fingernails. Even dad can do this.
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6Have a spot where you place trinkets for the children. Make a “good box” with treats for good behavior for your children.
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7Play “Red Light, Green Light with milk instead of screaming at them to drink their milk.
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8Practice “Natural Consequences” with your children. If they don’t do their homework, they will be the ones who get in trouble at school, not you.
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9Make something fun for dinner or set the table different. Have a picnic on the floor. Have a backwards dinner where you start with dessert and end with a salad. They will remember it for life.
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10One day of every week have a family night. Play games with the kids. Spend time with them. Discuss their concerns and problems with them. -
11Make memories with your kids with acts of joy. They will not be with you long.Ad
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