Secret 1: Let’s have fun together

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The first secret to building a successful family is to share fun times together.   Never underestimate the importance of laughing, playing and having fun. This is a great way to begin this program, getting your kids involved as well.

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Step 1:   For Parents

Let’s begin with preparing yourself by doing some background reading, then making sure you have all the resources ready to introduce the ideas to your children.      

1.1  Background reading  – download Parent eBook      

1.2  Preparation – download Kids eBook and theSecret 1′ poster      

1.3  Prepare for Activities  download Kids Activity worksheet and Family Activity worksheet

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Step 2:  For Kids

Now you will have an opportunity to share these ideas with your kids, by showing them the Kids eBook, the Kids Activity worksheet and the Family Scrapbook you are building.   

2.1   Kids eBook  – show your children the Kids eBook on either an iPad, laptop or computer 

Click here to open the Kids secret page – with video, Kids eBook and Kids Activity

2.2   Kids Activity  –  help your child work through the Kids Activity, talking with them about the key ideas

2.3   Family Scrapbook –  add the Kids Activity worksheet to the Family Scrapbook 

 

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Secret 1 poster

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Step 3:  For the Family

Lastly, all these ideas are brought together by the family as a whole.  The Family Activity provides an easy way to talk about the key message as you look towards spending some quality time together.        

3.1  Family Activity  – set aside time to plan the family activity and then make it happen        

3.2   Family Scrapbook  – remember to keep the ideas and memories alive in the family scrapbook     

 

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Parent Discussion Group

If you are interested in sharing ideas with other parents then visit the Parent Discussion for this secret.

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Next:  Secret 2

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