FAMILY FUN MONTH
Each year, Family Fun Month is celebrated throughout the month of August and gives families an opportune time to enjoy extra fun and activities.
#FamilyFunMonth
Families are busy and it can be difficult to spent time together. Sadly, many get caught up in the daily activities of children, work, and family obligations. Families that spend time together are supportive of one another. When families spend time together they tend to have a greater sense of purpose and feel supportive of one another.
Studies show that healthy family relationships encourage security and love. Spending time with family offers the benefits of forming unbreakable bonds. As a family, we learn to offer support and encourage other family members to excel.
5 Important Reasons to Make Family Time
Builds confidence.
Creates a strong emotional bond.
Improves communication between family members.
Builds lasting memories.
Promotes better behavior for kids.
It's not always easy to make time to have fun, especially if you are extremely busy. However, it is important to find a balance. There are simple things you can do to ensure your family relationships remain strong. Quality time means spending time together and doing something everyone enjoys. Incorporating a fun element is easy once you realize being together to make memories is the fun part.
HOW TO OBSERVE
Make some time this month for family fun. Celebrate any of these ideas during Family Fun Month:
Order pizza and watch a movie in the backyard
Go camping
Take a vacation
Go out for ice cream
Enjoy a backyard campfire
Build a backyard fort
Family bike ride
Day trip to the zoo
Fishing
Hiking
Day at the park
Make a talent show
Cook meals together
Have a karaoke night
Use your imagination, spend time together and have fun!! Post on social media using #FamilyFunMonth to encourage others to join in.
HISTORY
The origins of Family Fun Month have not been determined.