Keeping Family Time Fun...And Fast (NAPSA)—There could be good newsfor the many parents who strive to find the right daily balance as they juggle the demands of work with carpooling kids and teammates to soccer practice twice a week. While it’s easy to get caught up in the hustle and bustle of daily life, it’s also important for parents to carve out quality family time. Sharing an eveningor afternoon together can be a great opportunity for parents and kids to have fun and bond while building lasting family memories. Whether you have 20 minutes or two hours, these ideas can help bring you and your kids closer together, while you have a lot of fun: If you have 20 minutes: * Host a Family Game Night—Oncea week,set aside an evening to play a game that’s fun for both kids and adults. UNO, a classic card game, can be a great choice. Families can choose from and play different versions of the game each week, which will keep your gamenights fresh and interesting. UNO Spin and UNO Attack! feature new twists on the original game with the added elements of speed and surprise, making them great for kids. And High School Musical UNO allows kids to be the experts and teach their parents about this pop culture phenomenon. If you have one hour: * Get Outside and Enjoy Nature—Outdoor activities, such as hiking, picnicking or taking a quick trip to a local beach, are not only enjoyable but let kids explore and learn about nature, as well as play in a fun, relaxed environ- Sharing an eveningorafternoon together can be a great opportunity for parents and kidsto have fun and bond while buildinglasting family memories. y @ ment. Collect shells together on the beach, sign up for a family surfing lesson or let the kids pack the picnic. If you have two hours: * Visit a Historic Landmark or Nearby Museum—Manyhistorical destinations let people recreate elementsof life from a past era. Science and history museums may provide hands-on experiences for families and incorporate modern technology to help bring the pasttolife. If you have a day: Take a Road Trip Down Memory Lane—Hit the road and take the kids to visit favorite places from your childhood (the house where you grew up, your old school, places where you spent time with your friends), while sharing favorite stories from when you were their age. Keep the kids entertained for the duration of the road trip by bringing along popular travel games, such as “Scene It? To Go! Jr.” DVD Game, which can provide hours of trivia fun and on-the-go entertainment. Quality family time can strengthen the bonds between parents and children of all ages. By setting aside time each week for games or new adventures, parents and kids can create lasting memories together and become muchcloser in the process.
