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10 Ways to Unplug + Squeeze in Quality Time With Family

By: Brian Patrick Flynn

If you and your family are in need of some serious quality time, we've got a few surprisingly simple ways to help you reconnect with your favorite people.

Don’t lose your techies to endless screen time. Designate a spot for devices and a time for everyone to officially unplug, even if it’s just for one hour a day.

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Tech Time Out

Don't lose your techies to endless screen time. Designate a spot for devices and a time for everyone to officially unplug, even if it's just for one hour a day.

Bath time doesn’t have to be a messy chore. Make it a spa-like event that you and the kids look forward to by creating a sense of calm. One scented candle, warm towels and a classical music playlist can help everyone wind down and appreciate the moment.

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Bath Time Bonding

Bath time doesn't have to be a messy chore. Make it a spa-like event that you and the kids both look forward to by creating a sense of calm. A scented candle, warm towels and a classical music playlist can help everyone wind down and appreciate the moment.

Pick one night a week where dinner prep is a group activity. If you have little ones, consider creating a cook station on their level that will encourage them to get in on the fun.

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Family Cook Station

Pick one night a week where dinner prep is a group activity. If you have little ones, consider creating a cook station on their level that will encourage them to get in on the fun.

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Sit-Down Dinners

It's easy to overlook obvious opportunities to reconnect with your partner or kids. Eating together is a chance to go around the table and check in with each person. Even if you're eating take-out, the face time is important when you have hectic schedules and lots of distractions.