Most people say that family is their top priority. Yet in
actual practice, few people implement this principle. To
help align your life with your values, consider setting
aside a specific time each week to spend together as a
family.Successful family time may be said to have four
ingredients: 1. Planning
2. Teaching
3. Problem-solving
4. Having fun John and Stephen Covey (of "Seven Habits of Highly
Successful People" fame) report: "When we get together for our family time, we review
our upcoming family events calendar, discuss issues and
make decisions. Often, we'll have a talent show, so our
grandkids can show us how their dance and music
lessons are coming along. "Then we'll have a short sharing session about something
informative - such as a recently read book - and then
perhaps play a board game. We serve special
refreshments, too." Family time together doesn't have to be this well structured
or thought-out, especially in the beginning. You might start
out with something as simple as having a weekly family
meal in a restaurant. The idea is to start having enjoyable,
shared experiences on which to build. | 
