094. 70 Summer Activities to Create Family Time and Encourage Bonding
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We all tend to head into stepfamily life hoping that close bonds will develop and everyone will enjoy spending time together. But this doesn't usually happen as easily or as quickly as we'd like.
Instead, most of us are blindsided by the amount of chaos, tension, and resistance that pops up around every corner. It can leave us frustrated, confused, or even hopeless.
If you relate to that at all, you might be at a loss about how to approach bonding when relational tension is high and the kids are either acting out or shutting down.
Here's the good news — you're normal! Most blended families face these challenges — and the really good news is that with the right mindset and strategy, you can encourage and enjoy family time, while patiently waiting for bonds to grow.
In this fun episode, we'll share some of our favorite family time ideas — and how you can build a bonding strategy that'll set your family up to experience fun-filled adventures and memorable moments together this summer!
And to help you out, we've created a cheat sheet for you to download that's free! You'll discover 70 bonding ideas that are organized based on where your family is right now in the bonding process.
You'll Discover:
The best approach to bonding and building family connections
How a strategic approach to bonding can lead to positive experiences and family time success — especially when tensions are high
70 ideas to help you try out new opportunities for family time, as well as one-on-one time this summer — including our family's favorites
Your free cheat sheet to strategically plan your family's summertime activities
Resources from this Episode:
CLICK HERE to grab your FREE copy of the cheat sheet for this episode
Episode 72: The Best Way to Create Healthy, Bonded Relationships
Episode 71: How to Help Kids Cope with Painful Disappointment
Episode 47: How to Like Your Step-Child Even When You're Feeling Frustrated and Annoyed
Episode 39: How to Create Strong Bonds with Resistant Step-Kids
Episode 23: How to Move From Feeling Stranded to Being Connected
Episode 25: How to Survive Time Along with Your Step-Kids
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