5 Tips to Create Family Time When There is No Time

As parents may be excitedly counting down the days to the start of the new school year, they may soon realize family time is now a rarity. To help transition back into the school year and maximize family time, here are 5 useful tips:

1.       Go on Family Field Trips. Schedule a family outing to your local museum or zoo to explore the wonders of science and nature together while also inadvertently learning!

2.       Limit Tech time. Set dedicated screen time that the whole family has to follow (parents too!) to help spend more time together playing rather than in front of the TV.

3.       Arrange Parent Child Playdates. Schedule playdates for the kids -- and for you! Instead of simply dropping your child off, stay and socialize with the other parents while also getting in some one-on-one time with your child.

4.       Prepare Dinner Together. Extend dinner time by getting the whole family involved in the prep. HelloFresh, a meal kit delivery service, offers a Family Box featuring simple step-by-step recipes and pre-measured ingredients to make dinnertime prep an easy, convenient and enjoyable experience for everyone.

5.       Make New Traditions. Whether it's Sunday breakfast or Friday game night, create new family traditions that the whole family has to honor.