Dominos

Do you remember the days of Dominos as a kid?  After setting up the dominos in a line, one tiny push of the first domino would start a long cascading effect.

Here’s some ideas for launching a domino effect in your family (courtesy of allpro dad):

1.     Eliminate television during family meal times:

Have some conversation starters in your pocket. Require participation. Nobody leaves till the parents say the meal is over. More family time, plus less media equals win-win.

2.     Spend five one-on-one, undistracted minutes with each child, every day:

This will soon become one of your favorite activities, and it will grow. It’s a family relationship primer.  Use the kidSPACE take-home paper and you are building a relationship with them and helping them build a relationship with God.

3.     Go to each child’s room after they’re asleep, put your hand on their head, and pray for them.

4.     Plan and then implement one random act of kindness, targeting your wife, once a week, for the next three months:

OK, so it’s not random if you plan it. But the others will be. This one will grow also.

5.     Write a short sentence of encouragement and affirmation for each member of your family (wife, children), then post it in a place they can’t miss:

Some things need to be said out loud, and often. “I love you.” “You are an awesome kid.” “I’m so glad I’m your dad.” “I still get misty-eyed when I think that you chose to marry me….”