Future Proofing your Child: Make time for your family, says author

By Kathy Walker
Updated July 9 2015 - 10:18am, first published June 27 2015 - 11:45pm
Even if families can only manage to eat together two or three times a week, the benefits will be amazing. Photo: George Marks
Even if families can only manage to eat together two or three times a week, the benefits will be amazing. Photo: George Marks

It may sound silly to keep suggesting that parents make time to talk to their children but with many of us working long hours and our children being rushed to and from after-school activities, it can be hard to find time to sit around and chat. Also, you would be surprised by what some people consider communication. "How was school?" with a response of "Good" is little more than a perfunctory exchange, but for some families that is as deep as it gets. If you think your family life might be a bit short in the chatting department, here are some ways to get your family talking.

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