One of the challenges that all of our families face is having quality conversation in the midst of a busy life. We have four children and it can get hectic and crazy, both with schedules and with the noise.
Here are somethings that we have found helpful. We try to sit down and eat a meal together. This doesn't always work, don't get legalistic about it, but if you put in the effort I believe it is possible. It may even be a "bedtime" snack at 9:30. Sometimes not everyone is there, but we do it anyway.
During our "meal time" we always go around the table and have everyone answer a question. This gives everyone an opportunity to share and be heard. While someone is speaking everyone else has to listen (At least that is the rule, sometimes works, sometimes doesn't :).
These are some of the questions that we use;
- What was the "High" and the "Low" of your day?
- How did you help someone today?
- How did somebody help you today?
- Share something you learned in your Bible?
- How did you encourage someone today?
- How did you show Jesus love to someone today?
- What do you feel like expressing to the family?
As you can see this questions not only spark good conversation, but encourage us to do the important things each and every day. I usually do not announce in advance what question we are going to talk about. Make your own questions. "High & Low" is our favorite.
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