Madison Magazine May-June 2021 | Page 30

Faith and Family

Enjoy more stress-free time with the kids

( MS ) — Vacations are short , and parents need to make the most of this quality time with their kids . Thankfully , the following tips and tricks can help parents cut down on their stress so they can enjoy more quality time together as a family . Create a schedule . Jot down family activities and commitments on a large calendar and keep it on the fridge so everyone can see what ’ s coming up . This will help give the kids a sense of security and routine that ’ s missing during extended vacations , such as summer or winter breaks from school . Just be flexible , and make sure to schedule plenty of free time to relax and have quiet time with a book . Cut down on kitchen time . Don ’ t like having to choose between healthy and quick , easy meals ?
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Plan special dates . Getting out of the house regularly doesn ’ t mean having to use up the family travel budget . Give the kids an excuse to use up their energy and get some fresh air by scheduling some fun and free activities . Try going to your local skating rink or spending some time in the public library . Keep the kids on top of chores and other duties by presenting these activities as rewards for a job well done .
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Unique ways to honor Dad this Father ' s Day

Father ' s Day is a day many families look forward to . Though its history might not go back as far as many religious or governmentdesignated holidays , Father ' s Day is rife with tradition in many households .
Father ' s Day is celebrated on the third Sunday in June in both the United States and Canada and also in the United Kingdom . While Father ' s Day might trace its origins to the United States , the holiday is celebrated across the globe , including in Argentina , Greece , India , Singapore , and New Zealand .
Fathers often receive gifts from their spouses and children on Father ' s Day . What to give the dad who seemingly has it all leaves many people scratching their heads in the weeks preceding Father ' s Day . People who find themselves in such situations can think outside the box and look for ways to honor their fathers this year . The
following are some unique ways to honor Dad this Father ' s Day . TRAVEL
Dad may be pleasantly surprised by a stroll down Memory Lane . Plan a day trip or weekend excursion to Dad ' s hometown , visiting all his old haunts , including the house he grew up in , and allow him to serve as tour guide . This can be a great way for Dad to share stories and for his family to learn a little more about the old man . Other great places to visit include Dad ' s college campus or his ancestral homeland . HIGHLIGHT REEL In the months preceding Father ' s Day , do some covert digging through family photo albums to create a " This Is Your Life " highlight reel for Dad . Go back as far as possible , even looking through Dad ' s baby photos if you can find them . This might require a collaborative effort ,
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requiring the whole family to work together , but that can make for an enjoyable way for families to spend time together and see how Dad became the man he is today . Present the finished product at a family dinner on Father ' s Day . MAKE A LIST
Another unique way to honor Dad is to compile a list of the many ways you are and will always be grateful for having him as a father . Adults honoring their fathers can cite specific examples they recall from childhood and young adulthood when Dad went above and beyond or served as a sounding board or shoulder to cry on . This is a great way to honor Dad and let him know all those sacrifices and special moments are still appreciated and will never be forgotten . Father ' s Day is a chance to honor Dad , and the way you choose to do so can be as unique as the man himself .
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