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Do you have any ideas for preserving those close family feelings? Additional Article Information: =============================== 614 Words; formatted to 65 Characters per Line Distribution Date and Time: 2007-11-01 11:12:00 Written By: Sally Goldberg, Ph.D. Copyright: 2007 Contact Email: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] For more free-reprint articles by Sally Goldberg, Ph.D., please visit: http://www.thePhantomWriters.com/recent/author/sally-goldberg,-ph_d_.html ============================================= Special Notice For Publishers and Webmasters: ============================================= If you use this article on your website or in your ezine, We Want To Know About It. 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Family Meal Take the lead from your Thanksgiving experience. As soon as it is over, use that joy and turn it into a family dining schedule that meets your family's needs. You might want yours to be once a month, once a week, or even everyday. In today's day and age there are many families who keep dinner just as it always was-time to gather for the important closeness and support it provides. Some light candles every night to give the meal a festive quality. Others continually change the centerpiece and color scheme of the placemats, table cloth, or dishes. One mom told me that she has a special craft table set up at all times for her preschool and school age children to makes table decorations and nightly menus. As you give some thought to your family's dynamics, the old time "family meal," or even one small part of it, may now become a new reality for you. Family Time While breaking bread together brings out a natural closeness, you can also set up other types of "family time." If you want your family unit to survive, it needs a life of its own. Going places together is a good start. In addition, nothing can replace the joy and intimacy of shared time at home reading, singing, or talking together. No one way to do this is for everyone. You might want to have one special time before dinner or after when everyone gathers to share a fruit plate, work on separate projects, or collaborate to help each other and create. On the other hand, you might prefer one-on-one and spend individual time with each child separately. Everyday, once a week, or even once a month can make a difference. Your own way is the right way for you and your family. Family Mission Statement You cannot get there if you do not know where you are going. Take advantage of the well-known business mission model to create a special message that reflects your family's values. Encourage your children to participate in designing your unique "family mission statement." As you become more aware of each other's skills, abilities and talents, your family's goals and aspirations will become clearer and clearer. Use the "family meal" and "family time" to periodically review and possibly revise your statement. World Peace If world peace is on your mind this year, as I suspect it might be, here is an Ancient Chinese Proverb that may serve to light the way. If there is light in the soul, there is beauty in the person. If there is beauty in the person, there is harmony in the home. If there is harmony in the home, there is order in the nation. If there is order in the nation, there is peace in the world. -Ancient Chinese Proverb Remember that family love, time, and attention are what help each and every family member shine. The "family meal, family time," and a "family mission statement" are all tools you can use to help bring out the best in each other. Happy thanksgiving to you and your family! 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