Do you have a family-centered life? Review the list below and add your own thoughts in our Comments section. (Don’t worry if the list seems overwhelming, just do the best you can. Strive for progress, not perfection.)
- Mom and Dad have a consistent date night alone at least once a month
- Mom and Dad have scheduled one-on-one time with each child at least once a month
- Entire family gathers for dinner at least 3 times a week
- If at work and children are home, Mom and Dad text, e-mail or call children at least once a day
- A monthly family home video night (here are some fun family movies)
- A monthly family board game night
- Saturday chores are done with the kids helping
- At least once every three months, Mom and Dad eats lunch at school with kids (if allowed), or lead an All Pro Dad Chapter Breakfast at their children’s school.
- Mom or Dad prays with each of their children before they go to bed each night
- Weekly church attendance
- Three TV shows per week (max) are watched by the entire family (with commercials muted)
- Mom’s and Dad’s jobs do not keep them working a lot of late nights or weekends
- Entire family has at least one week of vacation time together per year
- Mom and Dad try some Marriage Conversation Starters once a month
- Family attempts camping at least once a year
- Dad attends or coordinates a Daddy/Daughter Dance
- Mom and Dad personally know all of their children’s teachers and are involved in the PTA
- Dad’s time with his buddies more often than not includes everyone’s kids
- More family activities are planned outdoors than indoors
- Mom and Dad honor their own parents.