Best Family Bonding Activities
1. Cook together
Decide on a meal or dish you can all work on together. Kid favorites include making and then decorating cupcakes or cookies. You can also try old family recipes together.
Our family even spent a day making miniature foods once—think tiny grilled cheeses, miniature pancakes, etc. I have no idea why, but it was fun. Feel free to get creative!
2. Make a fort
Making a fort is a winning solution to family boredom. It’s definitely one of my favorite family bonding activities.
Don’t forget to spend some time hanging out in your fort with the kids after it’s built. You get bonus points if any family members spend the night in the fort.
3. Play hide and seek
Even the smaller family members can learn to play a game of hide and seek. Kids get a big kick out of searching for their parents.
This game can be played inside or outside. How many childhood memories do you have from playing hide and seek? Help your kids make some of these great memories too.
4. Read together
Hanging out together and reading can be a great quiet activity. If it’s nice out, stretch out on blankets outside. If it’s cold, curl up by the fireplace with some hot chocolate.
You can each read your own books or read one story aloud.
5. Go on a family hike
See what interesting things you can spot along your nature hike. The fresh air will do everyone some good. Try out a new trail together and pretend you’re explorers.
6. Have a movie night
While generally these family bonding activities are designed to be away from screens, family movie night had to make the list. Blankets, stuffed animals, and popcorn only enhance the experience.
7. Throw a dance party
Dancing works for family members of all ages. Take turns picking the music and showing off your best dance moves. The Just Dance video games are a lot of fun for family dance competitions too.
You might burn more calories from laughing than dancing.
8. Sing karaoke
Just search for karaoke songs on YouTube, and you’ll be ready to start. Take turns being performers and cheer each other on.
It will be like your own family concert! Try teaming up for duets for double the fun.
9. Play a card or board game
Find out who in your family has a competitive streak. Some of our family favorites include classics like Monopoly, Jenga, and Life to newer favorites like Utter Nonsense and Exploding Kittens.
You might even make family game night a new weekly ritual.
10. Do a jigsaw puzzle
For families with slightly older kids, a puzzle can bring you together to accomplish a common goal. They make great rainy-day activities.
How often do you get a grown-up’s undivided attention for as long as it takes to do a puzzle? I have wonderful memories of doing jigsaw puzzles with my grandparents as a kid.
11. Play charades
Charades is a family classic that will especially appeal to the dramatic in your bunch. You can also try Reverse Charades for a fun twist on standard charades. Our kids ask to play it again and again!
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https://www.funlovingfamilies.com/best-family-bonding-activities/
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