In the hustle and bustle of life, it’s easy to set relationships aside, especially with the ones who matter the most. Maybe your family feels chaotic, with different sports schedules and extracurricular activities, or maybe your household is growing with marriages, babies, foster kids! However you define family and the stage of live (or lives) that you are all navigating, here are 5 ways to reconnect meaningfully with those around you:

3 Ways To Reconnect With The Whole Family

Gratitude: Gratitude is a proven way to open relational circuits, which means it’s often the first thing to do when reconnecting with someone. Taking the moment to express gratitude helps people feel seen. The Appreciation 1-1-1 is a simple, yet powerful practice where you share 1 thing you appreciate about the last 24 hours, 1 thing you appreciate about a person, and 1 thing you appreciate about God. This is a great dinner conversation starter or way to begin a check-in!
Phone Downtime: It’s so easy to be distracted and not fully present when phones are out. Whether it’s a game night, a cozy dinner, or a simple walk, focusing on each other and having fun and fully present to one another fosters genuine connections!
Check-Ins: Having just listed all the ways that families experience the busyness of life, those quick check-ins might not feel like much, but they can make all the difference. Send a message, share a song that made you think of one of the kids, make a call or a FaceTime during your commute or lunch break. Consistent communication keeps the connection strong!

Be creative, intentional, and present when you connect with your loved ones - it helps to not only foster connection, but grow and deepen important relationships!

3 Ways To Reconnect With The Whole Family