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58 GoodLifeFamilyMag.com MAY JUNE 2016 FAMILY TIME Regardless of whos home or the ages of your kids you still need to build in time for some family fun. What can you do to forge those family connections make memories and enjoy the slower pace of summer together Get outside. Summer ushers in the perfect opportunity to build more outdoor activity into your lives. During the week create a new tradition of after-dinner family walks bike rides or late-night swims. On the weekend head to the ocean lake or river for the day to swim canoe fish or go boating or jet-skiing. Take on a fitness challenge together. Go for a family hike in a state park. Sign up for a local charity walk. Join a cycling club in your community. Train for your first 5K race together. Find ways to get fit in a fun way as a family keeping in mind various ages and fitness levels. Visit www.GoodLifeFamilyMag.com for a calendar of events. Vacation together. Trying to get everyones schedule to mesh is often a challenge but if you can go on an adventure together whether its a day trip a long weekend road trip or a week- long vacation. Travelling exposes kids to different cultures and lifestyles and provides an incredibly rich learning opportunity in a fun way. Plus experiencing it together creates those wonderful family memories that will connect your family for years to come. AND FINALLY... Keep in mind that many of these suggestions overlap for different age groups especially the high school and college-age kids. But implementing even a few of these ideas will keep your kids engaged this summer giving them the balance they need and the peace of mind you need. goodBALANCE See page 64 for some cheaper summer getaway tips or contact travel expert Wendy Sandridge at travelmomwendy.com for some great ideas. Go for a family hike in a state park. Sign up for a local charity walk. Join a cycling club in your community or train for your first 5K race together.