It's difficult to spend quality time with the family when there are so many other distractions. With a little planning, families can recapture their time together.

Mar 14, 2009 - Doris Keeler

There is a big difference between spending time with your family (like time spent dashing somewhere in the car) and spending quality time with your family.

Dec 8, 2010 - Kerry White

Spending quality time together in interesting activities builds better family bonds and improves communication with kids.

Jan 2, 2010 - Fiona Ingram

With increasingly busy schedules and longer hours at work, bear in mind that your children still require parental involvement.

Apr 11, 2009 - Thaddeus Lawrence

Is regular, scheduled quality time important for family relationships? Research suggests that attitude can make unscheduled time relationship building.

Sep 9, 2010 - Michelle Carchrae

Life in today's world is often hectic and filled with uncertainty. Strategies for improving family relationships and quality family time are presented in this article.

Mar 4, 2010 - Melissa Ridenour

Spending quality time with family is a rewarding experience, the benefits of which pay off for years to come.

Nov 10, 2010 - Marie Landry

There are many benefits to family meals together. Continue the benefits with after dinner walks. Start the kids on the exercise habit early and fight childhood obesity.

Jul 18, 2007 - Paul A. Heckert

The advent of information technology has given way to a mechanical way of life for people. Family holidays and get-togethers have become a thing of the past.

Feb 8, 2010 - Shikha Swaroop Kapil

Wherever you are walking, adding a theme or scavenger hunt to your journey gets everyone to pay attention to his or her surroundings.

May 20, 2009 - Susan Caplan

The slumping economy doesn't mean parents have to sacrifice spending quality time with the kids; it just means they have to find less expensive ways to do it.

Feb 26, 2009 - Charlina Stewart

Sibling rivalry is commonplace in multi-child families. One way to improve relationships between siblings is for parents to spend quality time alone with each child.

Apr 15, 2009 - Kelly Pfeiffer

For those who communicate love most fluently by giving undivided time to a partner, special moments, or the lack of them, can account for a great deal.

Sep 4, 2009 - Christopher Pascale

As well as strengthening the parent-child relationship, one on one time between parents and children can significantly decrease teen behavior problems.

Jan 10, 2010 - Kelly Pfeiffer

Just how do you get kids to enjoy walks in the countryside? Maps, new wellies, eating blackberries? Here's a few ideas to get you started.

Feb 10, 2011 - Tracy Moralee

It's rainy weather! To go for a fun spring or fall walk with a small child, be prepared for the rain. Gather the right clothes for a fun rainy day walk

Dec 28, 2008 - Tricia Edgar

The hours after work and school can often be the most hectic. Make the most out of that time by spending it together as a family.

Dec 28, 2010 - Kari Lomanno

A successful family vacation takes the needs of all its members into consideration. Following are age-appropriate tips for choosing a destination with young kids.

Jan 26, 2010 - Virginia Balogh-Rosenthal

Use creative toy storage and kid friendly decorative home accessories to create a living space that the whole family can enjoy.

Aug 30, 2009 - Beth Lumadue