Family is widely regarded as a gift to be grateful for since it provides support and a sense of belonging to individuals. Sadly, a 2021 CBS News/YouGov poll revealed that about 56% of Americans say they have had a falling out with a close family member for a long time. Consequently, it is prudent to take every opportunity you can to build stronger bonds with your family members. Below are some fun activities you can try to deepen ties in the family.
- Spontaneous road trips
The U.S Travel Association estimated that 72% of Americans planned to take at least one road trip during the summer of 2021. Road trips offer a great way to escape the humdrum of ordinary life without much planning. However, you can elevate the family road trip experience by making it a bolt from the blue. Your family members will undoubtedly be excited to learn about a spontaneous road trip. You can simply tell them what to wear and items to bring along for the journey. A spontaneous road trip is a blank canvas upon which you can etch some of the best family memories you will ever make. However, remember to bring your camera along to capture all the memorable moments before they fade away.
- Camping
Camping is also one of the best activities you and your family members can engage in to create deeper bonds. People learn to collaborate and solve problems together during camping trips. Additionally, children also take up more activities and tasks during these trips, making them more responsible. You can play numerous fun camping games for families like hide and seek, squirt gun races, capture the flag, frisbee, and nature scavenger hunts. Also, you can try freestyle storytelling or use story cards. Telling ghost stories by firelight may also be worth considering for a classic camping experience. The camping experience is always better when it is more comfortable. Therefore, consider investing in off road caravans to keep your family safe and cozy while outdoors.
- Boardgame night
Boardgame nights are perfect until everyone is in close proximity but staring at their phones, tablets, laptops, or TV screens instead of engaging one another. Screen time is a big addiction for many, and board games are the perfect way to escape screens while bonding with family. You can play numerous board games, from strategic options like chess and Go to plain silly alternatives like Monikers and Poop: The Game. Therefore, you are always bound to find one that everyone is in the mood for when needed.
- Family movie nights
Movie nights are one of the go-to family bonding activities you can try to bring your household closer, so keep this in mind. You can let everyone write down their preferred movie on a piece of paper and put it inside a bowl or hat. Then, you or someone else can select the movie to be seen at random. Alternatively, you can let everyone roll dice and give whoever has the highest number the honor of selecting the movie. However, remember that the chosen movie must be family-friendly for all viewers. In addition, you can serve candy and popcorn to give your family movie night the ultimate movie theater experience.
