The Top 5 Family Bonding Activities That’ll Bring Everyone Closer Together

As our schedules fill up with school requirements, work projects, extracurricular activities, and everything in-between, we can find ourselves reminiscing of a simpler time with natural family-bonding built into every day.

If you feel like you want more bonding time back in your day-to-day, then it’s time to consider bonding games for any family. What are they exactly? We’re glad you asked!

1. Reading Stories Together:

This can extend beyond the toddler ages, well into 10, 11, or 12-years-old. It’s natural for every human to want to hear a story, especially beloved classics like Harry Potter that have something for kids of all ages. Make a specific story time every night and pick fun, engaging reads that will have both boys and girls ready to sit next to you and dive deep into the tale.

 

2. Prioritize Nature:

Humans naturally come from nature, which is why spending more time is outside is not only good for you, but it’s also good for mental development, reaction development, and creative development. Designate a certain time each week in which you all go to a local park, hiking trail, mountain, etc. and get in some outside exercise together. These are the kind of memories your kids will never forget.

3. Do Some Gardening:

Gardening is not only a fun, engaging activity that will help your kids get in some physical activity, it’s also an educational activity that will teach kids about sustainability and consciousness for the earth and planet. They may discover an innate passion inside of themselves as they work with you, hands on, to pot and plant.

4. Picnics (Indoors & Outdoors):

Obviously, if you live somewhere cold, then you can’t have year round picnics. But, that shouldn’t stop you! Drape the kitchen table in a picnic cloth and pack a basket full of crackers, meats, cheeses, and snacks. You’ll be amazed at how fun this kind of eating will be for your kids, helping them to enjoy an added layer of imagination to something that can seem monotonous.

 

5. Photo Projects:

It’s no secret that our world is ruled by photography and videography products today, especially on social media. In order to work with your kids and do things that they are naturally going to want to do, invest in some fun, shatter-proof cameras and engage in photo projects. Encourage your kids to delve into their creativity and take pictures throughout the week, with photo collages that you make together every Sunday (or the day of your choosing). Make memories while helping your kids understand photography.

 

Happy Label

Here at Happy Label, we’re determined to assist your family in family bonding games and activities. That’s why we make labels for everything, helping you to stay organized and ready for what the day has in store. We’re here to help!

 

Love,

Marianna