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Let&#8217;s break this down into some baby steps to be sure you accomplish this goal! <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Verdana; color: black; font-size: 7.5pt;\">1.\u00a0 Spend more dinner time together. Whether the goal is one dinner a week or seven, create a plan that works for you and your family. Dinner together can be sandwiches or\u00a0spaghetti, create a plan that is simple for you and enjoyable for your family.\u00a0\u00a0 The plan can be a grid of 3 weeks of easy to make dinners with your family input, a technology tool with thescramble.com or e-mealz.com, or assigning family members a night to cook.\u00a0 <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Verdana; color: black; font-size: 7.5pt;\">2.\u00a0 Spend more quality time together.\u00a0 Create a team and strategically plan for time together. Our world is crazy busy and if we wait for spontaneity our family time may not occur.\u00a0 Set aside a family meeting time once a week with a short meeting and plenty of fun time.\u00a0 During the meeting be sure to chat about upcoming family events. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Verdana; color: black; font-size: 7.5pt;\">3. Spend more time learning together.\u00a0 What interests and activities do you want to share?\u00a0 Choose open ended activities that every one can be successful at, including art work, walking, or going to a museum.\u00a0 Celebrate everyone&#8217;s strengths by affirming each other and encourage new interests.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Verdana; color: black; font-size: 7.5pt;\">I look forward to learning from you how your resolution is coming together! <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Verdana; color: black; font-size: 7.5pt;\">\u00a0 <\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>According to ABC13 in Houston, the top newyear&#8217;s resolution is to spend more time with your family.\u00a0\u00a0 As a Certified Family Manager Coach, my passion is making families cohesive, communicative, and nurturing.\u00a0 However, as with all goals,\u00a0this can be overwhelming and end us with less than stellar success. 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